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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,105

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,136

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxPassat
TrimLTLTZV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,535 $28,220 $32,950
Base Invoice $22,358 $26,809 $31,600
2LT Equipment Group 2,085    
Leather seating surfaces 1,050    
Navigation system 2,145 2,145  
Sunroof 795 795  
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
235/55R18 250 250  
Cargo mat     125
Rear spoiler     375
2LT Equipment Group 1,981    
Leather seating surfaces 924    
Navigation system 1,888 1,888  
Sunroof 700 700  
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
235/55R18 220 220  
Cargo mat     99
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 7,825 4,690 500
Options (change) 7,033 4,128 399
Destination 745 745 770
Total Price $32,105 $33,655 $34,220
Total Invoice $30,136 $31,682 $32,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,713
Model Year201020102012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxPassat
TrimLTLTZV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6264hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,105$33,655$34,220
Adjustments for Features-85-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,020$32,605$34,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$30,136$31,682$32,769
Adjustments for Features-80-9880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,056$30,694$32,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$638$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201020102012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxPassat
TrimLTLTZV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,390$4,355$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-80-9880

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102012
ModelEquinoxPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in110.4 in
Length187.8 in191.6 in
Width72.5 in72.2 in
Height66.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
USB port25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120064%
Total Not Requested67536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

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