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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: $5,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,567

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelPassatPassatEquinox
TrimLuxVR6LT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $31,300 $39,200 $22,400
Base Invoice $29,222 $36,669 $20,877
Heated front seats 225 225 250
2LT Equipment Group     1,130
Side curtain airbags     395
Sunroof     695
Satellite radio     325
CD changer, in-dash     395
Leather seating surfaces     545
Heated front seats 199 199 208
2LT Equipment Group     938
Side curtain airbags     328
Sunroof     577
Satellite radio     270
CD changer, in-dash     327
Leather seating surfaces     452
Options (change) 225 225 3,735
Options (change) 199 199 3,100
Destination 690 690 590
Total Price $32,215 $40,115 $26,725
Total Invoice $30,111 $37,558 $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: $1,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,235
Model Year200820082006
ModelPassatPassatEquinox
TrimLuxVR6LT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4280hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18235/60-17
Total Price$32,215$40,115$26,725
Adjustments for Features-3,540-5,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,675$34,170$26,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,495$0
Total Invoice$30,111$37,558$24,567
Adjustments for Features-3,309-5,5660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,802$31,992$24,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,190$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200820082006
ModelPassatPassatEquinox
TrimLuxVR6LT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Purse holder  $0
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$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$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,650$8,055$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$5,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,309-5,5660

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082006
ModelPassatEquinox
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in112.5 in
Length188.0 in188.8 in
Width71.7 in71.4 in
Height59.7 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 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 Headroom38.6 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
35.8 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft367.1 ft3

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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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