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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: $25,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $11,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $10,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheGolf / GTI
TrimLSLTLTZGTI S
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,720 $40,195 $47,000 $24,995
Base Invoice $34,150 $37,381 $43,710 $23,995
Rearview camera   450    
Rearview camera   396    
Options (change) 0 450 0 0
Options (change) 0 396 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 820
Total Price $37,715 $41,640 $47,995 $25,815
Total Invoice $35,145 $38,772 $44,705 $24,815

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,777
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheGolf / GTI
TrimLSLTLTZGTI S
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Engine320hp V8320hp V8320hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7300, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17275/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$37,715$41,640$47,995$25,815
Adjustments for Features-2,740-4,090-8,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,975$37,550$39,890$25,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$4,915$0
Total Invoice$35,145$38,772$44,705$24,815
Adjustments for Features-2,553-3,808-7,5490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,592$34,964$37,156$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,372$4,564$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220122017
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheGolf / GTI
TrimLSLTLTZGTI S
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Remote app   $25
Remote start $150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Midgate$400$400$400 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Rigid bed cover$700$700$700 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Removable rear window$100$100$100 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
HD radio   $50
Media drive  $15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation system  $600 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for audio system   $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$125$125 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,380$7,730$11,745$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,740$4,090$8,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,553-3,808-7,5490

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122017
ModelAvalancheGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUT2dr Hatch
Wheelbase130.0 in103.8 in
Length221.3 in167.5 in
Width79.1 in70.5 in
Height76.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight5,841 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft352.7 ft3

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