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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: $29,639

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $666

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,055

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLT1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,040 $29,385
Base Invoice $21,473 $28,210
2LT Equipment Group 1,280  
Sunroof 695  
Navigation system 2,145  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 325  
Heated front seats 250  
Satellite radio 199  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Cargo net   100
2LT Equipment Group 1,062  
Sunroof 577  
Navigation system 1,780  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 270  
Heated front seats 208  
Satellite radio 165  
Side curtain airbags 328  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 5,984 100
Options (change) 4,967 80
Destination 615 820
Total Price $29,639 $30,305
Total Invoice $27,055 $29,110

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,904
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $414
Model Year20072016
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLT1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine185hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,639$30,305
Adjustments for Features0-2,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,639$27,735
Total Invoice$27,055$29,110
Adjustments for Features0-2,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,055$26,641

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072016
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLT1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Purse holder$0 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked fog lights $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,420$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,469

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072016
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150No
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested42538%
Total Not Requested70062%

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