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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: $36,155

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $3,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,017

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $2,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelPassatEquinoxEquinox
Trim3.6 VR62LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $28,170 $31,920
Base Invoice $27,513 $26,762 $30,324
All-weather floor mats 185 300 300
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
Navigation system 1,800 495 495
AWD 1,950 1,750 1,750
Power Convenience Package   995  
Cargo mat   75  
Sunroof   995 995
Leather seating surfaces   1,000  
3.6L V6   1,500 1,500
All-weather floor mats 145 264 264
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
Navigation system 1,589 436 436
AWD 1,900 1,662 1,662
Power Convenience Package   876  
Cargo mat   66  
Sunroof   876 876
Leather seating surfaces   880  
3.6L V6   1,320 1,320
Options (change) 9,185 7,110 5,040
Options (change) 8,431 6,380 4,558
Destination 630 875 875
Total Price $39,765 $36,155 $37,835
Total Invoice $36,574 $34,017 $35,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,740
Model Year200620152015
ModelPassatEquinoxEquinox
Trim3.6 VR62LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$39,765$36,155$37,835
Adjustments for Features0-195-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,765$35,960$36,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$705
Total Invoice$36,574$34,017$35,757
Adjustments for Features0-183-1,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,574$33,834$34,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$817

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200620152015
ModelPassatEquinoxEquinox
Trim3.6 VR62LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,230$6,425$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$195$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-183-1,106

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062015
ModelPassatEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in112.5 in
Length188.2 in187.8 in
Width71.7 in72.5 in
Height58.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.263.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested312559%
Total Not Requested215541%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox 2LT

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
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)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
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)25No
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested100078%
Total Not Requested27522%

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