Chevrolet Equinox vs Volkswagen Taos: lease comparison
Both are classified as a SUV, so they compete for the same shopper. Across the listings LeaseGuru tracks today, the Chevrolet Equinox opens lower by $20 per month. Payment is only part of it: compare drive-off, term, and each lender's fees below before deciding.
Side by side, from live listings
| Measure | Chevrolet Equinox | Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| Live listings | 11 | 13 |
| Lowest payment | $329/mo | $349/mo |
| Average payment | $442/mo | $396/mo |
| Most common term | 36 months | 36 months |
| Lowest drive-off | $0 | $0 |
| Body class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Lender terms behind each lease
Two similar payments can hide very different costs. These are the published terms from each brand's captive lender.
Chevrolet
- Who finances the lease
- AmeriCredit Financial Services, Inc. d/b/a GM FinancialPublished jointly for Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac, not for this brand alone.
- Excess mileage
- $0.25/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.20/mi if you buy them at signing.
- Disposition fee at return
- Up to $495Waived: Buy or lease a new GM vehicle. Published jointly for Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac, not for this brand alone.
- Lease loyalty
- Disposition fee waiver (published cap up to $495). Partial wear waiver eligibility is not a published dollar schedule.Published jointly for Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac, not for this brand alone.
Volkswagen
- Who finances the lease
- VW Credit, Inc. / Audi Financial ServicesPublished jointly for Volkswagen, Audi; the wording above is Audi's.
- Excess mileage
- $0.20/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.15/mi if you buy them at signing.
Current offers on both
All Chevrolet Equinox lease deals
2026 Chevrolet Equinox Electric
- Monthly:
- $329/mo
- Term:
- 36 mo
New York
Score602026 Chevrolet Equinox FWD 4dr LT W 1lt
- Monthly:
- $389/mo
- Due at signing:
- $1,179
- Term:
- 36 mo
National
Score542026 Chevrolet Equinox AWD 4dr LT W 2lt
- Monthly:
- $419/mo
- Due at signing:
- $1,209
- Term:
- 36 mo
National
All Volkswagen Taos lease deals
Score492026 Volkswagen Taos S 4motion
- Monthly:
- $349/mo
- Due at signing:
- $1,839
- Term:
- 36 mo
National
Score492026 Volkswagen Taos S FWD
- Monthly:
- $349/mo
- Due at signing:
- $1,839
- Term:
- 36 mo
National
2026 Volkswagen Taos S
- Monthly:
- $349/mo
- Due at signing:
- $0
National
Equinox vs Taos, answered
- Is the Chevrolet Equinox or the Volkswagen Taos cheaper to lease?
- Across live listings the Chevrolet Equinox starts at $329 per month and the Volkswagen Taos at $349 — a gap of $20 per month, or about $720 over a 36-month term before drive-off.
- How many Chevrolet Equinox and Volkswagen Taos lease offers are available?
- LeaseGuru is tracking 11 live Chevrolet Equinox listings and 13 live Volkswagen Taos listings. Counts change as brokers refresh inventory, so treat any advertised payment as a starting point.
- Are the Equinox and Taos the same class of vehicle?
- Yes — both are classified as a SUV (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD), which is why they are compared here. Cargo room, seating, and drivetrain still differ by trim, so confirm the specific configuration behind any advertised payment.
- Which has the lower due at signing, the Equinox or the Taos?
- The lowest published drive-off we see is $0 on the Chevrolet Equinox and $0 on the Volkswagen Taos. A lower monthly payment paired with a higher drive-off is often the more expensive lease overall, so compare effective monthly cost rather than the payment alone.
Payments come from third-party listings and change without notice. Before you decide, read what a lease really costs or browse every lease comparison.