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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: $31,385

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $995

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,600

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxPassat
TrimLTLTZKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $29,690
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $27,727
Navigation system 795 795 1,990
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
Power liftgate 495    
Sunroof 900 900  
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
Navigation system 700 700 1,758
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
Power liftgate 436    
Sunroof 792 792  
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
Options (change) 5,510 3,195 1,990
Options (change) 4,977 2,812 1,758
Destination 825 825 700
Total Price $31,385 $33,240 $32,380
Total Invoice $29,600 $31,396 $30,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,316
Model Year201220122009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxPassat
TrimLTLTZKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine264hp V6264hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17235/45-17
Total Price$31,385$33,240$32,380
Adjustments for Features-1,835-3,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,550$29,890$32,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0
Total Invoice$29,600$31,396$30,185
Adjustments for Features-1,731-3,1640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,869$28,232$30,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$363$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxPassat
TrimLTLTZKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$4,565$6,080$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,835$3,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,731-3,1640

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122009
ModelEquinoxPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.5 in106.7 in
Length187.8 in188.0 in
Width72.5 in71.7 in
Height66.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.3,512 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50034%
Total Not Requested97566%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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