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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: $32,285

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $12,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,392

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $12,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelRoutanEquinoxEquinox
TrimSEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $42,465 $23,798 $27,759
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Navigation system   795 795
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Power liftgate   495  
Engine-block heater 66 88 88
Navigation system   700 700
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Power liftgate   436  
Options (change) 75 6,410 3,295
Options (change) 66 5,769 2,900
Destination 820 825 825
Total Price $45,175 $32,285 $33,340
Total Invoice $43,351 $30,392 $31,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,733
Model Year201220122012
ModelRoutanEquinoxEquinox
TrimSEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$45,175$32,285$33,340
Adjustments for Features-7,5300-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,645$32,285$32,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$440
Total Invoice$43,351$30,392$31,484
Adjustments for Features-7,2260-581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,125$30,392$30,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$511

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201220122012
ModelRoutanEquinoxEquinox
TrimSEL PremiumLTLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable console$200  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$11,680$4,150$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,530$0$615
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,2260-581

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanEquinox
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in112.5 in
Length202.5 in187.8 in
Width76.9 in72.5 in
Height68.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.9 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 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
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 audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
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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