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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: $31,495

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $1,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,369

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $1,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelPassatEquinoxEquinox
TrimKomfortLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,755 $24,160 $28,570
Base Invoice $26,861 $22,952 $27,141
Navigation system 1,990 2,145 2,145
Cargo Management Package   245  
2LT Equipment Group   2,060  
Power liftgate   495  
Sunroof   900 900
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
235/55R18   250 250
Navigation system 1,758 1,888 1,888
Cargo Management Package   216  
2LT Equipment Group   1,957  
Power liftgate   436  
Sunroof   792 792
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
235/55R18   220 220
Options (change) 1,990 7,595 4,795
Options (change) 1,758 6,829 4,220
Destination 750 810 810
Total Price $31,495 $32,565 $34,175
Total Invoice $29,369 $30,591 $32,171

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $295
Model Year201020112011
ModelPassatEquinoxEquinox
TrimKomfortLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$31,495$32,565$34,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,615-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,495$30,950$31,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$260
Total Invoice$29,369$30,591$32,171
Adjustments for Features0-1,517-2,791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,369$29,074$29,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$306

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201020112011
ModelPassatEquinoxEquinox
TrimKomfortLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
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 bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,765$4,380$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,615$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,517-2,791

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20102011
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 Weight3,512 lb.3,944 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 in51.1 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 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Cargo Management Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7545%
Total Not Requested9055%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61586%
Total Not Requested10014%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62537%
Total Not Requested105063%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61586%
Total Not Requested10014%
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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