Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2012 Volkswagen Routan Volkswagen Routan 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,285

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $12,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,392

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $12,959

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRoutan
TrimLTLTZSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $44,280
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $42,465
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
Navigation system 795 795  
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 900 900  
Power liftgate 495    
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
Navigation system 700 700  
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Sunroof 792 792  
Power liftgate 436    
Engine-block heater 88 88 66
Options (change) 6,410 3,295 75
Options (change) 5,769 2,900 66
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $32,285 $33,340 $45,175
Total Invoice $30,392 $31,484 $43,351

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Chevrolet Equinox dealer quotes or Volkswagen Routan dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,733
Model Year201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRoutan
TrimLTLTZSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine264hp V6264hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$32,285$33,340$45,175
Adjustments for Features0-615-7,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,285$32,725$37,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0
Total Invoice$30,392$31,484$43,351
Adjustments for Features0-581-7,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,392$30,903$36,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$511$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRoutan
TrimLTLTZSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
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
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror  $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
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
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$4,150$4,765$11,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$615$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-581-7,226

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122012
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 Room54.6 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 Room51.1 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
31.5 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.583.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft3140.6 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.