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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: $37,615

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $2,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,576

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelEquinoxPassat
TrimLTZ3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $29,950
Base Invoice $28,443 $27,513
Technology Package 890  
Enhanced Convenience Package 950  
Driver Confidence Package 495  
Sunroof 995  
All-weather floor mats 200 185
3.6L V6 1,500  
AWD 1,750 1,950
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Navigation system   1,800
Technology Package 810  
Enhanced Convenience Package 864  
Driver Confidence Package 450  
Sunroof 905  
All-weather floor mats 182 145
3.6L V6 1,365  
AWD 1,662 1,900
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 6,780 9,185
Options (change) 6,238 8,431
Destination 895 630
Total Price $37,615 $39,765
Total Invoice $35,576 $36,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,835
Model Year20162006
ModelEquinoxPassat
TrimLTZ3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine301hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/45-17
Total Price$37,615$39,765
Adjustments for Features-8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,730$39,765
Total Invoice$35,576$36,574
Adjustments for Features-8370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,739$36,574

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162006
ModelEquinoxPassat
TrimLTZ3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,450$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8370

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162006
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 Weight4,112 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Enhanced 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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
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
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested316560%
Total Not Requested211540%

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