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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: $28,075

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,882

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelJettaEquinoxEquinox
TrimGLI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,745 $28,170 $31,920
Base Invoice $22,795 $26,762 $30,324
Autobahn Package 2,050    
Rear spoiler 375    
All-weather floor mats 235 300 300
Navigation system 900 495 495
3.6L V6   1,500 1,500
Sunroof   995 995
Autobahn Package 1,968    
Rear spoiler 300    
All-weather floor mats 185 264 264
Navigation system 864 436 436
3.6L V6   1,320 1,320
Sunroof   876 876
Options (change) 3,560 3,290 3,290
Options (change) 3,317 2,896 2,896
Destination 770 875 875
Total Price $28,075 $32,335 $36,085
Total Invoice $26,882 $30,533 $34,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $818
Model Year201220152015
ModelJettaEquinoxEquinox
TrimGLI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$28,075$32,335$36,085
Adjustments for Features0-3,000-6,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,075$29,335$30,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735
Total Invoice$26,882$30,533$34,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,833-5,683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,882$27,700$28,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$712

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201220152015
ModelJettaEquinoxEquinox
TrimGLI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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  
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,640$4,640$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,000$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,833-5,683

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,124 lb.3,922 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 2LT

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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