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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: $32,105

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,136

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelPassatEquinoxEquinox
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,950 $23,535 $28,220
Base Invoice $31,600 $22,358 $26,809
Rear spoiler 375    
Cargo mat 125    
Leather seating surfaces   1,050  
2LT Equipment Group   2,085  
Navigation system   2,145 2,145
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
235/55R18   250 250
Sunroof   795 795
Rear spoiler 300    
Cargo mat 99    
Leather seating surfaces   924  
2LT Equipment Group   1,981  
Navigation system   1,888 1,888
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
235/55R18   220 220
Sunroof   700 700
Options (change) 500 7,825 4,690
Options (change) 399 7,033 4,128
Destination 770 745 745
Total Price $34,220 $32,105 $33,655
Total Invoice $32,769 $30,136 $31,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,713
Model Year201220102010
ModelPassatEquinoxEquinox
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$34,220$32,105$33,655
Adjustments for Features0-85-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,220$32,020$32,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$32,769$30,136$31,682
Adjustments for Features0-80-988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,769$30,056$30,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$638

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201220102010
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$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  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,305$3,390$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$85$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-80-988

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122010
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 in51.1 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 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.963.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
USB port25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120064%
Total Not Requested67536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
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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