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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: $36,210

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,645

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelPassatEquinox
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,650 $29,940
Base Invoice $33,230 $28,443
All-weather floor mats 235 200
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100  
Driver Confidence Package   495
Enhanced Convenience Package   950
Technology Package   890
3.6L V6   1,500
Driver Confidence Package II   395
Sunroof   995
AWD   1,750
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395
All-weather floor mats 185 182
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 80  
Driver Confidence Package   450
Enhanced Convenience Package   864
Technology Package   810
3.6L V6   1,365
Driver Confidence Package II   359
Sunroof   905
AWD   1,662
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359
Options (change) 710 7,570
Options (change) 565 6,956
Destination 850 895
Total Price $36,210 $38,405
Total Invoice $34,645 $36,294

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,486
Model Year20182016
ModelPassatEquinox
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$36,210$38,405
Adjustments for Features-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,335$38,405
Total Invoice$34,645$36,294
Adjustments for Features-8370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,808$36,294

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20182016
ModelPassatEquinox
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$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
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,315$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8370

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,571 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Equinox specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%
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)25Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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