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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: $33,785

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $3,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,269

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $4,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimSportR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,115 $34,590
Base Invoice $26,288 $33,207
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 890  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Navigation system 2,145  
AWD 1,625  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 739  
Side curtain airbags 328  
Navigation system 1,780  
AWD 1,519  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 5,055 1,500
Options (change) 4,366 1,440
Destination 615 770
Total Price $33,785 $36,860
Total Invoice $31,269 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,749
Model Year20082012
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimSportR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine264hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,785$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,785$36,445
Total Invoice$31,269$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,269$35,018

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimSportR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
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
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
Metal pedals $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 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,325$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-399

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
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 Weight4,044 lb.3,326 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 Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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