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GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,445

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $10,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,458

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $9,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelAcadiaAcadiaEquinox
TrimSLTDenaliLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,060 $44,810 $29,220
Base Invoice $37,107 $42,570 $27,759
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 795
Class III trailer hitch 525    
Engine-block heater 75 75 100
Sunroof 1,400   900
Cargo cover 140 140  
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,750
Class II trailer hitch     355
3.0L V6     1,500
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 700
Class III trailer hitch 462    
Engine-block heater 66 66 88
Sunroof 1,232   792
Cargo cover 123 123  
AWD 1,900 1,900 1,662
Class II trailer hitch     312
3.0L V6     1,320
Options (change) 6,030 4,105 5,400
Options (change) 5,446 3,752 4,874
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $45,915 $49,740 $35,445
Total Invoice $43,378 $47,147 $33,458

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,399
Model Year201220122012
ModelAcadiaAcadiaEquinox
TrimSLTDenaliLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-19255/55-20225/65-17
Total Price$45,915$49,740$35,445
Adjustments for Features-1,610-4,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,305$45,730$35,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$43,378$47,147$33,458
Adjustments for Features-1,521-3,8010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,857$43,346$33,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,489$0

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201220122012
ModelAcadiaAcadiaEquinox
TrimSLTDenaliLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 $250
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Cargo area audio controls $100 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Total Value of Features$6,665$9,065$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,610$4,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,521-3,8010

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122012
ModelAcadiaEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in112.5 in
Length200.7 in187.8 in
Width78.2 in72.5 in
Height69.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,870 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.8 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.9 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.1 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.9 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.9 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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