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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,725

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $6,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,567

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $6,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelPassatEquinox
Trim3.6 VR6LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $22,400
Base Invoice $27,513 $20,877
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
2LT Equipment Group   1,130
Side curtain airbags   395
Sunroof   695
Heated front seats   250
Satellite radio   325
CD changer, in-dash   395
Leather seating surfaces   545
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
2LT Equipment Group   938
Side curtain airbags   328
Sunroof   577
Heated front seats   208
Satellite radio   270
CD changer, in-dash   327
Leather seating surfaces   452
Options (change) 2,750 3,735
Options (change) 2,513 3,100
Destination 630 590
Total Price $33,330 $26,725
Total Invoice $30,656 $24,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,587
Model Year20062006
ModelPassatEquinox
Trim3.6 VR6LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/60-17
Total Price$33,330$26,725
Adjustments for Features-2,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,610$26,725
Total Invoice$30,656$24,567
Adjustments for Features-2,5020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,154$24,567

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062006
ModelPassatEquinox
Trim3.6 VR6LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Purse holder $0
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
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 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$5,215$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5020

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062006
ModelPassatEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in112.5 in
Length188.2 in188.8 in
Width71.7 in71.4 in
Height58.0 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.267.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested206554%
Total Not Requested176546%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%

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