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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison

Chevrolet Equinox vs Toyota Prius Price Comparison:
Chevrolet Equinox vs Toyota Prius Price Comparison:

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For the Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Prius price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Equinox vs. Prius Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Equinox and Prius will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Chevrolet Equinox LT's price is $5,865 lower than the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Equinox vs. Prius Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Chevrolet Equinox LT, the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced includes additional features worth $5095. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $5095 adjustment for the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced's additional features, the Chevrolet Equinox LT is $5,865 less than the Chevrolet Equinox LT.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 5,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 6,445
Model Year20062012
ModelEquinoxPrius
TrimLTPlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine185hp V698hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA5CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 6120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17195/65-15
Total Price27,28538,245
Adjustments for Features0-5,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price27,28533,150
Total Invoice25,18636,492
Adjustments for Features0-4,861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice25,18631,631

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Invoice Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Prius

Price Comparison (MSRP): Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Prius

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Chevrolet Equinox LT
Difference: 10,960
Lowest Total Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
Difference: 11,306
Model Year20062012
ModelEquinoxPrius
TrimLTPlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price22,40039,525
Base Invoice20,87737,945
2LT Equipment Group1,130 
Heated front seats250 
Satellite radio325 
Side curtain airbags395 
Telematics service, such as OnStar695 
AWD1,500 
Cargo net 51
Floor mats 200
Bodyside moldings 209
2LT Equipment Group 0
Heated front seats 0
Satellite radio 0
Side curtain airbags 0
Telematics service, such as OnStar 0
AWD 0
Cargo net 35
Floor mats 127
Bodyside moldings 125
Total options4,295460
Total options3,719287
Destination590760
Gas Tax0-2,500
Total Price27,28538,245
Total Invoice25,18636,492

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062012
ModelEquinoxPrius
TrimLTPlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $850
Cruise control$250 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Proximity key $250
Remote air conditioning $25
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Brake assist $50
Front seat active head restraints $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $100
Radar-based collision preparation system $500
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Purse holder$0 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
App support $125
Automatic climate control, front $200
Aux input $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $100
Interior air filter $25
iPod integration $150
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $50
Traffic + travel information $50
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$25 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1200
Reconfigurable LCD instruments $300
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Powertrain 
4 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $300
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Vinyl upholstery $0
Total Value of Features$4,095$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,861

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062012
ModelEquinoxPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in106.3 in
Length188.8 in176.4 in
Width71.4 in68.7 in
Height69.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft339.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft, driver100Yes
Power height, driver50Yes
Power tilt, driver100Yes
Manual lumbar, driver50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Exterior temperature gauge50Yes
Compass25No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested82566%
Total Not Requested42534%

Option Package Details
Plug-in Hybrid Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Chevrolet Equinox

Price of the Chevrolet Equinox: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
It was affordable at the time.
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
0% for 60 months with many other incentives.
Price of the Chevrolet Equinox: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Except for GM supplier pricing, no budging on price. Much more expensive compared to Escape
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Price with our desired features was higher than same features in Terrain.
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
No discounts available, since the car is very popular.
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Equinox had a comparible price range, but there financing was not as attractive as Ford

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Toyota Prius

Price of the Toyota Prius: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
The prius is not very expensive compared to other hybrids, in fuel or maintenance costs.
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Cheaper than the Mini
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Price was a good value
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
It was a previously owned vehicle that was offered at a very good price
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
I felt that the cost was reasonable given the technology. In addition, there was a total of $4000 in government tax rebates that lessened the cost of ownership a great deal.
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
$25k out the door price.
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
We have a private loan and we are paying if off as fast as we can.
2005 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
I bought the car used. Excellent deal.
Price of the Toyota Prius: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Getting any hybrid new in 2010 for 21k was not a bad deal, but Toyota broke out the Prius into several different models, and for 21k you get a pat on the back and the little paper in the floorboard.
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Several thousand more than the Insight.
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Even the low end Prius was a few thousand more than the mid-range Insight EX.
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Price is too high in this uncertain economic time. Plus I tend to keep cars 10 to 12 years. I do not want to be faced with the cost of replacing the batteries (well over $1,500) eight to ten years from now.
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Payments were 382 per month for 7 years, car not really worth it.
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
There is the "hybrid premium" you pay because of the new technology, but the Prius is neither a small car not a cheap car. It is larger than a Camry inside and it is well built with tons of features not found on cars such as the Yaris, Corolla, Elantra...
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Far too expensive for what you get.
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Its expensive, compared to other models of about the same size. It will take several years before the fuel economy pays that back.
2006 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Was a great bargain when tax credits could defray expense (I got both federal and state credits!)
2005 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
The car is pricy for mid size car
2004 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
It can be pricier than similar cars of the same model year.
2004 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
In Canada, there is definitely a price premium for the Prius - which is unfortunate, since it is a great car.
2003 4dr Sedan 70-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
It is an expensive car, and I am hoping to drive it for 10+ years to make that investment worth it. I am a person who would more likely buy a used car rather than something new off the lot. I just got swept away by the "green" aspect of owning a Prius.

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