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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: $20,018

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $10,237

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,526

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $9,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimSportGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,115 $18,390
Base Invoice $26,288 $17,138
Side curtain airbags 395  
Sunroof 695  
CD changer, in-dash 435  
Cold Weather Package   150
Cargo net   69
Stability control   280
CD changer, remote   499
Side curtain airbags 328  
Sunroof 577  
CD changer, in-dash 361  
Cold Weather Package   133
Cargo net   55
Stability control   247
CD changer, remote   323
Options (change) 1,525 998
Options (change) 1,266 758
Destination 615 630
Total Price $30,255 $20,018
Total Invoice $28,169 $18,526

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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: $7,107
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,729
Model Year20082006
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimSportGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine264hp V6115hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18195/65-15
Total Price$30,255$20,018
Adjustments for Features-3,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,125$20,018
Total Invoice$28,169$18,526
Adjustments for Features-2,9140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,255$18,526

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082006
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimSportGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Purse holder$0 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,070$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9140

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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 Year20082006
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 Weight3,907 lb.3,078 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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