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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,895

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,930

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxTiguan
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $33,975
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $32,617
Navigation system 795 795  
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
MyLink / Intellilink 100 100  
Class II trailer hitch 355 355 500
AWD 1,750 1,750 1,955
Sunroof 900 900  
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Premium Navigation Package     1,020
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers     1,130
Navigation system 700 700  
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
MyLink / Intellilink 88 88  
Class II trailer hitch 312 312 430
AWD 1,662 1,662 1,877
Sunroof 792 792  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Premium Navigation Package     978
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers     1,088
Options (change) 8,020 5,400 4,605
Options (change) 7,307 4,874 4,373
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $33,895 $35,445 $39,400
Total Invoice $31,930 $33,458 $37,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,162
Model Year201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxTiguan
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6264hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17255/40-19
Total Price$33,895$35,445$39,400
Adjustments for Features0-965-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,895$34,480$37,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$31,930$33,458$37,810
Adjustments for Features0-911-1,718
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,930$32,547$36,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$617$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201220122012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxTiguan
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,165$6,130$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$965$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-911-1,718

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122012
ModelEquinoxTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in102.5 in
Length187.8 in174.5 in
Width72.5 in71.2 in
Height66.3 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft356.1 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 lights125Yes
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 Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

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