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Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,210

Chevrolet Equinox Premier   
Difference: $4,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,114

Chevrolet Equinox Premier   
Difference: $5,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelRoutanEquinox
TrimSELPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $37,390 $30,800
Base Invoice $35,857 $29,260
Premium Package 5,850  
Engine-block heater 75 100
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,620
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,895
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,800
Premium Package 5,610  
Engine-block heater 66 91
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,384
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,724
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,660
Options (change) 5,925 7,415
Options (change) 5,676 6,859
Destination 820 995
Total Price $44,135 $39,210
Total Invoice $42,353 $37,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,414
Model Year20112018
ModelRoutanEquinox
TrimSELPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6252hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/50-19
Total Price$44,135$39,210
Adjustments for Features-8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,275$39,210
Total Invoice$42,353$37,114
Adjustments for Features-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,528$37,114

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112018
ModelRoutanEquinox
TrimSELPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Removable console$200 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$10,190$9,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8250

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112018
ModelRoutanEquinox
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in107.3 in
Length202.5 in183.1 in
Width76.9 in72.6 in
Height68.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft363.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Total Requested175047%
Total Not Requested200053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67530%
Total Not Requested160070%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested60024%
Total Not Requested187576%
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50HR19 tires400No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested112564%
Total Not Requested62536%

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