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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: $28,255

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,478

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $2,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelJettaEquinoxEquinox
TrimTDILTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,615 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $23,200 $23,798 $27,759
Navigation system 1,790 795 795
iPod integration 0    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,300    
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system 1,581 700 700
iPod integration 0    
6-speed automated manual 1,099    
Panoramic sunroof 1,148    
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
Sunroof   792 792
Options (change) 4,190 5,015 3,195
Options (change) 3,828 4,541 2,812
Destination 750 825 825
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0
Total Price $28,255 $30,890 $33,240
Total Invoice $26,478 $29,164 $31,396

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $977
Model Year201020122012
ModelJettaEquinoxEquinox
TrimTDILTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$28,255$30,890$33,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,810-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,255$29,080$29,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$485
Total Invoice$26,478$29,164$31,396
Adjustments for Features0-1,709-3,471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,478$27,455$27,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$470

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201020122012
ModelJettaEquinoxEquinox
TrimTDILTLTZ
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
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 
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
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 
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 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,005$5,815$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,810$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,709-3,471

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20102012
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%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested117580%
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%

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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