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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: $33,635

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $4,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,744

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $4,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelPassatEquinox
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,835 $29,220
Base Invoice $35,325 $27,759
Rear spoiler 375  
MyLink / Intellilink   100
Navigation system   795
3.0L V6   1,500
Forward collision warning   295
Sunroof   900
Rear spoiler 300  
MyLink / Intellilink   88
Navigation system   700
3.0L V6   1,320
Forward collision warning   260
Sunroof   792
Options (change) 375 3,590
Options (change) 300 3,160
Destination 820 825
Total Price $38,030 $33,635
Total Invoice $36,445 $31,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,792
Model Year20162012
ModelPassatEquinox
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$38,030$33,635
Adjustments for Features-3,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,995$33,635
Total Invoice$36,445$31,744
Adjustments for Features-2,9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,536$31,744

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20162012
ModelPassatEquinox
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
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, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,890$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9090

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,481 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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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%
Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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