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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: $29,430

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $835

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,041

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZSport1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,905 $27,810 $28,115 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $22,351 $26,002 $26,288 $28,171 $29,131
Side curtain airbags 395   395    
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,145    
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 350        
2LT Equipment Group 1,325        
Sunroof 695 695      
Roof rails     150    
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     890    
Cargo net       100 100
Side curtain airbags 328   328    
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780    
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 290        
2LT Equipment Group 1,100        
Sunroof 577 577      
Roof rails     125    
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     739    
Cargo net       80 80
Options (change) 4,910 2,840 3,580 100 100
Options (change) 4,075 2,357 2,972 80 80
Destination 615 615 615 820 820
Total Price $29,430 $31,265 $32,310 $30,265 $31,265
Total Invoice $27,041 $28,974 $29,875 $29,071 $30,031

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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: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $592
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZSport1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionA5A5T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7260, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17235/60-17235/50-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,430$31,265$32,310$30,265$31,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-1,175-2,730-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,430$29,915$31,135$27,535$29,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$485$1,705$0$2,050
Total Invoice$27,041$28,974$29,875$29,071$30,031
Adjustments for Features0-1,251-1,086-2,622-1,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,041$27,723$28,789$26,449$28,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$682$1,748$0$1,968

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZSport1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote keyless entry   $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225$225$225  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$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
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100  
Purse holder$0$0$0  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
SD Card slot   $25$25
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$3,860$5,210$5,035$6,590$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$1,175$2,730$1,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,251-1,086-2,622-1,614

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082015
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 Weight3,700 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
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150No
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested62547%
Total Not Requested70053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

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