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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: $33,850

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $4,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,304

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $5,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelRoutanRoutanEquinox
TrimSELSEL PremiumSport
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $37,890 $44,280 $29,445
Base Invoice $36,337 $42,465 $27,531
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     990
Roof rails     150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     350
Navigation system     2,145
Engine-block heater 66 66 62
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     822
Roof rails     124
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     290
Navigation system     1,780
Options (change) 75 75 3,710
Options (change) 66 66 3,078
Destination 820 820 695
Total Price $38,785 $45,175 $33,850
Total Invoice $37,223 $43,351 $31,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $477
Model Year201220122009
ModelRoutanRoutanEquinox
TrimSELSEL PremiumSport
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 9260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17235/50-18
Total Price$38,785$45,175$33,850
Adjustments for Features-5,670-9,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,115$35,805$33,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,690$0
Total Invoice$37,223$43,351$31,304
Adjustments for Features-5,442-8,9920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,781$34,359$31,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,578$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201220122009
ModelRoutanRoutanEquinox
TrimSELSEL PremiumSport
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr 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$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range  $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, third row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Console with shifter  $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Purse holder  $0
Removable console$200$200 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Sliding center console$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,965$12,665$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,670$9,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,442-8,9920

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122009
ModelRoutanEquinox
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in112.5 in
Length202.5 in188.8 in
Width76.9 in71.4 in
Height68.9 in69.3 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in41.2 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 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft367.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200No
Total Requested12538%
Total Not Requested20062%
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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