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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,787

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,763

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimSSELTLTZSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $25,235 $29,140 $29,445
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $23,595 $27,246 $27,531
Rear spoiler 479 479      
Heated front seats 225        
Sunroof 1,000   750 750 750
CD changer, remote 499 499      
CD changer, in-dash     435   435
Rear spoiler 310 310      
Heated front seats 199        
Sunroof 883   622 622 622
CD changer, remote 340 340      
CD changer, in-dash     361   361
Options (change) 2,203 978 1,185 750 1,185
Options (change) 1,732 650 983 622 983
Destination 650 650 695 695 695
Total Price $20,328 $22,153 $27,115 $30,585 $31,325
Total Invoice $18,763 $20,838 $25,273 $28,563 $29,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,252
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,147
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimSSELTLTZSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I5150hp I5185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionM5T6A5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6260, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17235/65-16235/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$20,328$22,153$27,115$30,585$31,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-2,535-4,710-3,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,328$20,903$24,580$25,875$27,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$1,295$3,360
Total Invoice$18,763$20,838$25,273$28,563$29,209
Adjustments for Features0-1,176-2,363-4,399-3,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,763$19,662$22,910$24,164$26,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$899$0$1,254$3,143

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimSSELTLTZSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100
5-speed automatic  $900$900 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225  
Remote keyless entry, extended range   $225$225
Remote start   $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50   
Front side airbags$350$350   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100$100
Purse holder  $0$0$0
Roof rails  $250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat  $150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,140$3,390$4,675$6,850$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$2,535$4,710$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,176-2,363-4,399-3,156

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082009
ModelNew BeetleEquinox
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.7 in112.5 in
Length161.1 in188.8 in
Width67.9 in71.4 in
Height59.0 in69.3 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,603 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in41.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft367.1 ft3

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