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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: $32,285

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $6,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,392

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRoutan
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $33,600
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $31,323
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
Navigation system 795 795  
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Power liftgate 495    
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Sunroof 900 900  
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
Trim Pack 3     2,325
Navigation Package     2,475
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
Navigation system 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Power liftgate 436    
Engine-block heater 88 88 66
Sunroof 792 792  
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
Trim Pack 3     2,053
Navigation Package     2,185
Options (change) 6,410 3,295 4,875
Options (change) 5,769 2,900 4,304
Destination 825 825 750
Total Price $32,285 $33,340 $39,225
Total Invoice $30,392 $31,484 $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: $3,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,082
Model Year201220122009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRoutan
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine264hp V6264hp V6251hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$32,285$33,340$39,225
Adjustments for Features0-615-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,285$32,725$36,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0
Total Invoice$30,392$31,484$36,377
Adjustments for Features0-581-2,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,392$30,903$33,474
Cost Above Minimum$0$511$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201220122009
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
Remote start$150$150 
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 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
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 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
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 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$4,225$4,840$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$615$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-581-2,903

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122009
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.4,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.8 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 ft3141.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested62542%

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)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested112580%
Total Not Requested29020%

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