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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,155

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $535

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,998

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelJettaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSELLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,065 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $24,293 $23,798 $27,759
Navigation system 1,990 795 795
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,300    
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Navigation system 1,758 700 700
6-speed automated manual 1,099    
Panoramic sunroof 1,148    
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 4,390 5,815 3,195
Options (change) 4,005 5,245 2,812
Destination 700 825 825
Total Price $31,155 $31,690 $33,240
Total Invoice $28,998 $29,868 $31,396

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $294
Model Year200920122012
ModelJettaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSELLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$31,155$31,690$33,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,235-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,155$30,455$31,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$28,998$29,868$31,396
Adjustments for Features0-1,164-2,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,998$28,704$29,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200920122012
ModelJettaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSELLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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
Total Value of Features$4,055$5,290$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,235$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164-2,078

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092012
ModelJettaEquinox
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.5 in
Length179.3 in187.8 in
Width70.1 in72.5 in
Height59.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft363.7 ft3

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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%
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%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125No
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 Requested70047%
Total Not Requested77553%

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%
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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