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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: $31,815

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $7,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,174

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $7,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxRoutan
TrimLTLTZSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $25,235 $29,140 $29,445 $33,600
Base Invoice $23,595 $27,246 $27,531 $31,323
2LT Equipment Group 1,325      
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350 350 350  
Heated front seats 250      
Leather seating surfaces 595      
Sunroof 750 750    
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,145  
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 395      
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     990  
Roof rails     150  
Trim Pack 3       2,325
Navigation Package       2,475
2LT Equipment Group 1,100      
Engine-block heater 62 62 62 66
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 290 290 290  
Heated front seats 208      
Leather seating surfaces 494      
Sunroof 622 622    
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780  
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 328      
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     822  
Roof rails     124  
Trim Pack 3       2,053
Navigation Package       2,185
Options (change) 5,885 3,320 3,710 4,875
Options (change) 4,884 2,754 3,078 4,304
Destination 695 695 695 750
Total Price $31,815 $33,155 $33,850 $39,225
Total Invoice $29,174 $30,695 $31,304 $36,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,524
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxRoutan
TrimLTLTZSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6251hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7260, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17235/60-17235/50-18225/65-17
Total Price$31,815$33,155$33,850$39,225
Adjustments for Features0-250-75-5,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,815$32,905$33,775$34,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$1,960$0
Total Invoice$29,174$30,695$31,304$36,377
Adjustments for Features0-231-69-4,679
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,174$30,464$31,235$31,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,290$2,061$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxRoutan
TrimLTLTZSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors   $800
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote keyless entry   $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225$225$225 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, third row   $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Purse holder$0$0$0 
Removable console   $200
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Sliding center console   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Voice recorder   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror   $25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated second row seats   $200
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, third row seats   $150
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,170$3,420$3,245$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$75$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-69-4,679

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,603 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.8 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 Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 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 ft3141.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150No
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested55045%
Total Not Requested67555%

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested127567%
Total Not Requested62533%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested72551%
Total Not Requested69049%

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