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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: $33,785

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $3,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,269

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $3,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelPassatEquinox
Trim3.6 VR6Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $28,115
Base Invoice $27,513 $26,288
Sport Package 300  
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Navigation system 1,800 2,145
AWD 1,950 1,625
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   890
Side curtain airbags   395
Sport Package 274  
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Navigation system 1,589 1,780
AWD 1,900 1,519
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   739
Side curtain airbags   328
Options (change) 6,800 5,055
Options (change) 6,276 4,366
Destination 630 615
Total Price $37,380 $33,785
Total Invoice $34,419 $31,269

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,981
Model Year20062008
ModelPassatEquinox
Trim3.6 VR6Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$37,380$33,785
Adjustments for Features-1,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,110$33,785
Total Invoice$34,419$31,269
Adjustments for Features-1,1690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,250$31,269

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062008
ModelPassatEquinox
Trim3.6 VR6Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225
Remote start $150
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Purse holder $0
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, remote$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,615$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1690

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062008
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 Weight3,829 lb.4,044 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested206554%
Total Not Requested176546%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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