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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: $34,990

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $6,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,058

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $6,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatEquinox
TrimVR6LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $29,220
Base Invoice $36,669 $27,759
Navigation system 1,800 795
Heated front seats 225  
iPod integration 0  
Sunroof   900
3.0L V6   1,500
AWD   1,750
Navigation system 1,589 700
Heated front seats 199  
iPod integration 0  
Sunroof   792
3.0L V6   1,320
AWD   1,662
Options (change) 2,025 4,945
Options (change) 1,788 4,474
Destination 690 825
Total Price $41,915 $34,990
Total Invoice $39,147 $33,058

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,856
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatEquinox
TrimVR6LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$41,915$34,990
Adjustments for Features-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,665$34,990
Total Invoice$39,147$33,058
Adjustments for Features-2330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,914$33,058

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082012
ModelPassatEquinox
TrimVR6LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
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 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,180$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2330

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082012
ModelPassatEquinox
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in112.5 in
Length188.0 in187.8 in
Width71.7 in72.5 in
Height59.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 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 Headroom38.6 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		35.8 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.7 ft363.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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