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Saturn VUE vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn VUE vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,895

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $140

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,794

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelVUEEquinoxEquinox
TrimXRLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,395 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $23,744 $23,798 $27,759
Premium Trim Package 1,075    
Class II trailer hitch 350 355 355
3.6L V6 1,040    
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Navigation system 2,145 795 795
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 325    
Sunroof 850 900 900
Cargo cover 85    
AWD 2,000 1,750 1,750
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Premium Trim Package 989    
Class II trailer hitch 322 312 312
3.6L V6 973    
Engine-block heater 69 88 88
Navigation system 1,973 700 700
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 299    
Sunroof 782 792 792
Cargo cover 78    
AWD 1,870 1,662 1,662
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 7,945 8,020 5,400
Options (change) 7,355 7,307 4,874
Destination 695 825 825
Total Price $34,035 $33,895 $35,445
Total Invoice $31,794 $31,930 $33,458

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $957
Model Year200920122012
ModelVUEEquinoxEquinox
TrimXRLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine257hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 11250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$34,035$33,895$35,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,160-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,035$32,735$33,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$31,794$31,930$33,458
Adjustments for Features0-1,093-2,006
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,794$30,837$31,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200920122012
ModelVUEEquinoxEquinox
TrimXRLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start $150$150
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  
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo organizer$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,515$5,675$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,160$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,093-2,006

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092012
ModelVUEEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.6 in112.5 in
Length180.1 in187.8 in
Width72.8 in72.5 in
Height67.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,325 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.9 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.5 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.3 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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%
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)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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