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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: $34,315

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,838

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelPassatEquinox
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,950 $30,040
Base Invoice $31,600 $28,538
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo mat 125 75
Cargo net 95  
Technology Package   890
Enhanced Convenience Package   950
Sunroof   995
3.6L V6   1,500
AWD   1,750
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo mat 99 68
Cargo net 69  
Technology Package   810
Enhanced Convenience Package   864
Sunroof   905
3.6L V6   1,365
AWD   1,662
Options (change) 595 6,160
Options (change) 468 5,674
Destination 770 895
Total Price $34,315 $37,095
Total Invoice $32,838 $35,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $438
Model Year20122017
ModelPassatEquinox
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$34,315$37,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,315$34,235
Total Invoice$32,838$35,107
Adjustments for Features0-2,707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,838$32,400

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122017
ModelPassatEquinox
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
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
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,455$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,707

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122017
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.4,112 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested100078%
Total Not Requested27522%

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