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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,735

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $6,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,227

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $6,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelEquinoxRoutanRoutan
TrimSportSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $28,115 $37,890 $44,280
Base Invoice $26,288 $36,337 $42,465
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 890    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Navigation system 2,145    
Roof rails 150    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350    
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 739    
Side curtain airbags 328    
Engine-block heater 62 66 66
Navigation system 1,780    
Roof rails 125    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290    
Options (change) 4,005 75 75
Options (change) 3,324 66 66
Destination 615 820 820
Total Price $32,735 $38,785 $45,175
Total Invoice $30,227 $37,223 $43,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,506
Model Year200820122012
ModelEquinoxRoutanRoutan
TrimSportSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine264hp V6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7?, 6506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$32,735$38,785$45,175
Adjustments for Features0-5,720-9,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,735$33,065$35,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,690
Total Invoice$30,227$37,223$43,351
Adjustments for Features0-5,490-9,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,227$31,733$34,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,578

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year200820122012
ModelEquinoxRoutanRoutan
TrimSportSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Dual power sliding doors $800$800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Sunshades, third row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Console with shifter$150  
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Purse holder$0  
Removable console $200$200
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Sliding center console $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,295$9,015$12,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,720$9,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,490-9,040

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20082012
ModelEquinoxRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.5 in121.2 in
Length188.8 in202.5 in
Width71.4 in76.9 in
Height69.3 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,907 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.783.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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