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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: $31,790

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,956

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelPassatEquinoxEquinox
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,950 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $31,600 $23,798 $27,759
Rear spoiler 375    
Cargo mat 125    
Navigation system   795 795
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
MyLink / Intellilink   100 100
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Rear spoiler 300    
Cargo mat 99    
Navigation system   700 700
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
MyLink / Intellilink   88 88
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 500 5,915 3,295
Options (change) 399 5,333 2,900
Destination 770 825 825
Total Price $34,220 $31,790 $33,340
Total Invoice $32,769 $29,956 $31,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,997
Model Year201220122012
ModelPassatEquinoxEquinox
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$34,220$31,790$33,340
Adjustments for Features0-195-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,220$31,595$32,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$32,769$29,956$31,484
Adjustments for Features0-184-1,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,769$29,772$30,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$617

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201220122012
ModelPassatEquinoxEquinox
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40 $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  
Rear wiper $175$175
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
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,270$3,465$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$195$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-1,095

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122012
ModelPassatEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in112.5 in
Length191.6 in187.8 in
Width72.2 in72.5 in
Height58.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.963.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio75Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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