Equinox vs Model Y

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Chevrolet Equinox
Chevrolet

Equinox

Price from $28,800
Monthly payment $335
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Tesla Model Y
Tesla

Model Y

Price from $41,630
Monthly payment $484
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Specifications

  Equinox Model Y
Manufacturer Chevrolet Tesla
Starting price $28,800 $41,630
Monthly payment $335 $484
Fuel type Electricity Electricity
Fuel economy 32.6 kWh/100 mi 26.1 kWh/100 mi
CO₂ emissions 328 g/mi–343 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost

About this comparison

Chevrolet Equinox and Tesla Model Y suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

Equinox starts at $28,800; Model Y starts at $41,630. The difference is $12,830, making Equinox about 31% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: Equinox — $335; Model Y — $484. The difference is $149 per month, with Equinox lower.

Both models use Electricity. Fuel economy is Equinox — 32.6 kWh/100 mi; Model Y — 26.1 kWh/100 mi. Model Y uses less energy in everyday driving.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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