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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,701

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelBeetleEquinoxEquinox
TrimTurboLTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,395 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $22,459 $23,798 $27,759
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Navigation Package 1,600    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
MyLink / Intellilink   100 100
Navigation system   795 795
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Sunroof   900 900
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Navigation Package 1,536    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
MyLink / Intellilink   88 88
Navigation system   700 700
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Sunroof   792 792
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
Options (change) 5,700 5,915 3,295
Options (change) 5,472 5,333 2,900
Destination 770 825 825
Total Price $29,865 $31,790 $33,340
Total Invoice $28,701 $29,956 $31,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $776
Model Year201220122012
ModelBeetleEquinoxEquinox
TrimTurboLTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$29,865$31,790$33,340
Adjustments for Features0-2,155-3,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$29,635$30,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$28,701$29,956$31,484
Adjustments for Features0-2,031-2,946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,701$27,925$28,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$613

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201220122012
ModelBeetleEquinoxEquinox
TrimTurboLTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,785$4,940$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,155$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,031-2,946

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleEquinox
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.9 in112.5 in
Length168.4 in187.8 in
Width71.2 in72.5 in
Height58.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested132561%
Total Not Requested85039%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32522%
Total Not Requested115078%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
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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