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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: $1,556

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,549

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720132013
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,040 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $21,473 $23,803 $33,403
Side curtain airbags 395    
Heated front seats 250    
2LT Equipment Group 1,280    
Sunroof 695    
Satellite radio 199    
Navigation system 2,145    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 325    
Leather seating surfaces 595    
Autobahn Package   6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Side curtain airbags 328    
Heated front seats 208    
2LT Equipment Group 1,062    
Sunroof 577    
Satellite radio 165    
Navigation system 1,780    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 270    
Leather seating surfaces 494    
Autobahn Package   5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 6,579 6,200 1,720
Options (change) 5,461 5,952 1,651
Destination 615 795 795
Total Price $30,234 $31,790 $37,310
Total Invoice $27,549 $30,550 $35,849

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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: $1,726
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,156
Model Year200720132013
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine185hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,234$31,790$37,310
Adjustments for Features-1700-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,064$31,790$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570
Total Invoice$27,549$30,550$35,849
Adjustments for Features-1550-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,394$30,550$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,425

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200720132013
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Purse holder$0  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,435$3,265$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1550-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072013
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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