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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: $26,330

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $4,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,240

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelPassatPassatPassatEquinox
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $22,400
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $20,877
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Cargo net 95 95 95  
2LT Equipment Group       1,130
Side curtain airbags       395
Sunroof       695
Heated front seats       250
Satellite radio       325
Leather seating surfaces       545
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Cargo net 69 69 69  
2LT Equipment Group       938
Side curtain airbags       328
Sunroof       577
Heated front seats       208
Satellite radio       270
Leather seating surfaces       452
Options (change) 470 470 470 3,340
Options (change) 369 369 369 2,773
Destination 770 770 770 590
Total Price $31,135 $33,435 $34,190 $26,330
Total Invoice $29,809 $32,015 $32,739 $24,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,304
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelPassatPassatPassatEquinox
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/60-17
Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,190$26,330
Adjustments for Features-3,410-3,410-3,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,725$30,025$30,680$26,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,809$32,015$32,739$24,240
Adjustments for Features-3,265-3,265-3,3610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,544$28,750$29,378$24,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelPassatPassatPassatEquinox
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Purse holder   $0
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$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$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,730$5,730$5,830$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,410$3,410$3,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,265-3,265-3,3610

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122006
ModelPassatEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in112.5 in
Length191.6 in188.8 in
Width72.2 in71.4 in
Height58.5 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.967.1 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 seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested72559%
Total Not Requested50041%

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