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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: $30,234

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $361

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,549

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,040 $24,295
Base Invoice $21,473 $23,323
Side curtain airbags 395  
Sunroof 695  
Heated front seats 250  
2LT Equipment Group 1,280  
Satellite radio 199  
Navigation system 2,145  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 325  
Leather seating surfaces 595  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Side curtain airbags 328  
Sunroof 577  
Heated front seats 208  
2LT Equipment Group 1,062  
Satellite radio 165  
Navigation system 1,780  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 270  
Leather seating surfaces 494  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 6,579 5,530
Options (change) 5,461 5,310
Destination 615 770
Total Price $30,234 $30,595
Total Invoice $27,549 $29,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $481
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,963
Model Year20072011
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine185hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,234$30,595
Adjustments for Features-1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,114$30,595
Total Invoice$27,549$29,403
Adjustments for Features-1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,440$29,403

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072011
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Purse holder$0 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,310$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1090

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072011
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in101.5 in
Length188.8 in165.4 in
Width71.4 in70.3 in
Height69.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150No
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested17516%
Total Not Requested95084%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

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