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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: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $18,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $16,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelAvalancheGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTZGTIR
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $47,000 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $43,710 $23,035 $32,631
Sunroof 995    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Sunroof 876    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 995 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 876 5,760 1,440
Destination 995 770 770
Total Price $48,990 $30,765 $36,260
Total Invoice $45,581 $29,565 $34,841

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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: $11,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,847
Model Year201220122012
ModelAvalancheGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTZGTIR
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine320hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,990$30,765$36,260
Adjustments for Features-6,6300-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,360$30,765$34,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$45,581$29,565$34,841
Adjustments for Features-6,1690-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,412$29,565$32,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122012
ModelAvalancheGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTZGTIR
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Midgate$400  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Rigid bed cover$700  
Roof rack$300  
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Removable rear window$100  
Running boards$350  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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$0
Total Value of Features$9,645$3,015$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,630$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1690-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122012
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 Weight5,841 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested272564%
Total Not Requested152536%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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