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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: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelJettaEquinoxEquinox
TrimGLILTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,745 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $22,795 $23,798 $27,759
Autobahn Package 2,050    
Rear spoiler 375    
Navigation system 900 795 795
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
MyLink / Intellilink   100 100
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
Sunroof   900 900
Autobahn Package 1,968    
Rear spoiler 300    
Navigation system 864 700 700
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
MyLink / Intellilink   88 88
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
Sunroof   792 792
Options (change) 4,425 5,115 3,295
Options (change) 4,188 4,629 2,900
Destination 770 825 825
Total Price $28,940 $30,990 $33,340
Total Invoice $27,753 $29,252 $31,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $365
Model Year201220122012
ModelJettaEquinoxEquinox
TrimGLILTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$28,940$30,990$33,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,940$29,015$29,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$485
Total Invoice$27,753$29,252$31,484
Adjustments for Features0-1,864-3,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,753$27,388$27,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$470

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201220122012
ModelJettaEquinoxEquinox
TrimGLILTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
Proximity key$250  
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
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
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
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 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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,690$4,665$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,864-3,626

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122012
ModelJettaEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in112.5 in
Length182.2 in187.8 in
Width70.0 in72.5 in
Height57.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.563.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

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, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52536%
Total Not Requested95064%
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%
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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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