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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: $36,330

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $5,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,171

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $5,121

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxPassat
Trim2LTLTZVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,170 $31,920 $39,200
Base Invoice $26,762 $30,324 $36,669
Cargo cover 175    
Power Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 495 495 1,800
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Sunroof 995 995  
All-weather floor mats 300 300 185
Cargo mat 75    
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     225
Cargo cover 154    
Power Convenience Package 876    
Navigation system 436 436 1,589
Leather seating surfaces 880    
Sunroof 876 876  
All-weather floor mats 264 264 145
Cargo mat 66    
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320  
AWD 1,662 1,662  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     199
Options (change) 7,285 5,040 2,210
Options (change) 6,534 4,558 1,933
Destination 875 875 690
Total Price $36,330 $37,835 $42,100
Total Invoice $34,171 $35,757 $39,292

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,888
Model Year201520152008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxPassat
Trim2LTLTZVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine301hp V6301hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18235/40-18
Total Price$36,330$37,835$42,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,110-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,330$36,725$41,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$34,171$35,757$39,292
Adjustments for Features0-1,049-233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,171$34,708$39,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$537$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201520152008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxPassat
Trim2LTLTZVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
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 bumper protector$40$40 
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 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,880$6,990$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,110$250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,049-233

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152008
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 Weight4,083 lb.3,997 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 2LT

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 liftgate350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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