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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: $34,985

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $9,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,832

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $9,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRoutan
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $25,870 $30,985 $37,390
Base Invoice $24,576 $29,436 $35,857
Power Convenience Package 995    
2LT Equipment Group 1,870    
Navigation system 795 795  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,295 1,295  
Leather seating surfaces 800    
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500  
Sunroof 900 900  
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Premium Package     5,850
Power Convenience Package 876    
2LT Equipment Group 1,776    
Navigation system 700 700  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,140 1,140  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320  
Sunroof 792 792  
Engine-block heater 88 88 66
Premium Package     5,610
Options (change) 8,255 4,590 5,925
Options (change) 7,396 4,040 5,676
Destination 860 860 820
Total Price $34,985 $36,435 $44,135
Total Invoice $32,832 $34,336 $42,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,502
Model Year201320132011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRoutan
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine301hp V6301hp 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$34,985$36,435$44,135
Adjustments for Features0-1,015-5,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,985$35,420$38,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$0
Total Invoice$32,832$34,336$42,353
Adjustments for Features0-957-5,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,832$33,379$37,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$547$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201320132011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxRoutan
TrimLTLTZSEL
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
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Forward collision warning $200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Lane departure warning $200 
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
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
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
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 control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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 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$5,325$6,340$10,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-957-5,019

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20132011
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 Weight3,922 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

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Total Requested197553%
Total Not Requested177547%

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