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

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,588

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $4,887

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,146

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $4,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,400 $18,390
Base Invoice $20,877 $17,138
Side curtain airbags 395  
Sunroof 695  
CD changer, in-dash 395  
Cargo net   69
CD changer, remote   499
Side curtain airbags 328  
Sunroof 577  
CD changer, in-dash 327  
Cargo net   55
CD changer, remote   323
Options (change) 1,485 568
Options (change) 1,232 378
Destination 590 630
Total Price $24,475 $19,588
Total Invoice $22,699 $18,146

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,417
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,190
Model Year20062006
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine185hp V6115hp I4
TransmissionA5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16195/65-15
Total Price$24,475$19,588
Adjustments for Features-1,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,005$19,588
Total Invoice$22,699$18,146
Adjustments for Features-1,3630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,336$18,146

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062006
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Front side airbags $350
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Purse holder$0 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Total Value of Features$2,870$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3630

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062006
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in98.9 in
Length188.8 in164.9 in
Width71.4 in68.3 in
Height69.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft341.8 ft3

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