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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: $34,515

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,307

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $6,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRoutan
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $24,160 $28,570 $37,390
Base Invoice $22,952 $27,141 $35,857
2LT Equipment Group 2,060    
Navigation system 2,145 2,145  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 1,295  
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Power liftgate 495    
Sunroof 900 900  
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
235/55R18 250 250  
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.     2,000
2LT Equipment Group 1,957    
Navigation system 1,888 1,888  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,140  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Engine-block heater 88 88 66
Power liftgate 436    
Sunroof 792 792  
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
235/55R18 220 220  
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.     1,918
Options (change) 9,545 6,190 2,075
Options (change) 8,545 5,448 1,984
Destination 810 810 820
Total Price $34,515 $35,570 $40,285
Total Invoice $32,307 $33,399 $38,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,957
Model Year201120112011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRoutan
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine264hp V6264hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$34,515$35,570$40,285
Adjustments for Features0-615-3,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,515$34,955$36,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0
Total Invoice$32,307$33,399$38,661
Adjustments for Features0-577-3,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,307$32,822$35,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$515$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201120112011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRoutan
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable console  $200
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,200$5,815$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$615$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-577-3,397

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20112011
ModelEquinoxRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.5 in121.2 in
Length187.8 in202.5 in
Width72.5 in76.9 in
Height66.3 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 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
31.4 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.483.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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