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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: $32,625

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $4,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,643

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $4,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelEquinoxEquinoxPassat
TrimLTLTZV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,160 $28,570 $35,995
Base Invoice $22,952 $27,141 $34,519
2LT Equipment Group 2,060    
Navigation system 2,145 2,145  
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
235/55R18 250 250  
Sunroof 900 900  
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Rear spoiler     375
2LT Equipment Group 1,957    
Navigation system 1,888 1,888  
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
235/55R18 220 220  
Sunroof 792 792  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 7,655 4,795 375
Options (change) 6,881 4,220 300
Destination 810 810 820
Total Price $32,625 $34,175 $37,190
Total Invoice $30,643 $32,171 $35,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,894
Model Year201120112015
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$32,625$34,175$37,190
Adjustments for Features0-965-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,625$33,210$36,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$30,643$32,171$35,639
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,643$31,263$34,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$620$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201120112015
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
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat $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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
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$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$965$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,102

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112015
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.3,423 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61586%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61586%
Total Not Requested10014%

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