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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: $26,480

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,365

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,400 $27,030 $29,970
Base Invoice $20,877 $25,948 $28,772
2LT Equipment Group 1,130    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Satellite radio 325    
Heated front seats 250    
Sunroof 695    
Cargo net   100 100
2LT Equipment Group 938    
Side curtain airbags 328    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Satellite radio 270    
Heated front seats 208    
Sunroof 577    
Cargo net   80 80
Options (change) 3,490 100 100
Options (change) 2,898 80 80
Destination 590 820 820
Total Price $26,480 $27,950 $30,890
Total Invoice $24,365 $26,848 $29,672

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $322
Model Year200620172017
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine185hp V6170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,480$27,950$30,890
Adjustments for Features0-2,920-5,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,480$25,030$25,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$365
Total Invoice$24,365$26,848$29,672
Adjustments for Features0-2,805-5,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,365$24,043$24,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$351

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620172017
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Purse holder$0  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,445$6,365$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,920$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,805-5,278

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062017
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.5 in103.5 in
Length188.8 in179.6 in
Width71.4 in70.8 in
Height69.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.7 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		67.1 ft366.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%

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