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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: $36,155

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $3,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,017

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $2,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxPassat
Trim2LTLTZ3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,170 $31,920 $29,950
Base Invoice $26,762 $30,324 $27,513
Navigation system 495 495 1,800
Power Convenience Package 995    
Sunroof 995 995  
All-weather floor mats 300 300 185
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Cargo mat 75    
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500  
AWD 1,750 1,750 1,950
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
Navigation system 436 436 1,589
Power Convenience Package 876    
Sunroof 876 876  
All-weather floor mats 264 264 145
Leather seating surfaces 880    
Cargo mat 66    
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320  
AWD 1,662 1,662 1,900
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
Options (change) 7,110 5,040 9,185
Options (change) 6,380 4,558 8,431
Destination 875 875 630
Total Price $36,155 $37,835 $39,765
Total Invoice $34,017 $35,757 $36,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,740
Model Year201520152006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxPassat
Trim2LTLTZ3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine301hp V6301hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$36,155$37,835$39,765
Adjustments for Features-195-1,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,960$36,665$39,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$705$0
Total Invoice$34,017$35,757$36,574
Adjustments for Features-183-1,1060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,834$34,651$36,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$817$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201520152006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxPassat
Trim2LTLTZ3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo net  $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
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,425$7,400$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$195$1,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-183-1,1060

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152006
ModelEquinoxPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in106.7 in
Length187.8 in188.2 in
Width72.5 in71.7 in
Height66.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.4 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 in37.8 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested312559%
Total Not Requested215541%

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