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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,995

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,827

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelAvalancheAvalancheGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZGTI
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,305 $40,825 $23,695
Base Invoice $31,389 $36,801 $22,747
2LT Equipment Group 2,125    
Sunroof 995 995  
Navigation system 2,250 2,250  
Bose 200W 7 speakers 500    
Autobahn Package     5,530
2LT Equipment Group 1,764    
Sunroof 826 826  
Navigation system 1,868 1,868  
Bose 200W 7 speakers 415    
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 5,870 3,245 5,530
Options (change) 4,873 2,694 5,310
Destination 900 900 770
Total Price $41,075 $44,970 $29,995
Total Invoice $37,162 $40,395 $28,827

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,856
Model Year200820082011
ModelAvalancheAvalancheGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZGTI
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Engine320hp V8320hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$41,075$44,970$29,995
Adjustments for Features-2,740-5,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,335$39,805$29,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,470$0
Total Invoice$37,162$40,395$28,827
Adjustments for Features-2,479-4,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,683$35,755$28,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,072$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082011
ModelAvalancheAvalancheGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZGTI
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Midgate$400$400 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Rigid bed cover$700$700 
Roof rails $250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper  $175
Super-heated washer fluid $100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Removable rear window$100$100 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,580$9,005$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,740$5,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,479-4,6400

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082011
ModelAvalancheGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Wheelbase130.0 in101.5 in
Length221.3 in165.4 in
Width79.1 in70.3 in
Height76.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,743 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested272564%
Total Not Requested152536%

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