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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: $30,275

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,905 $27,810 $28,115 $30,245
2LT Equipment Group 1,325      
Side curtain airbags 395   395  
Heated front seats 250      
Leather seating surfaces 595      
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,145  
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 350      
Sunroof 695 695    
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     890  
Roof rails     150  
Cargo net       100
2LT Equipment Group 1,100      
Side curtain airbags 328   328  
Heated front seats 208      
Leather seating surfaces 494      
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780  
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers 290      
Sunroof 577 577    
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     739  
Roof rails     125  
Cargo net       80
Options (change) 5,755 2,840 3,580 100
Options (change) 4,777 2,357 2,972 80
Destination 615 615 615 850
Total Price $30,275 $31,265 $32,310 $31,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,941
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7260, 7260, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17235/60-17235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$30,275$31,265$32,310$31,195
Adjustments for Features0-250-75-4,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,275$31,015$32,235$26,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$1,960$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2008200820082018
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote keyless entry   $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags   $350
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$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$100$100 
Purse holder$0$0$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$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900$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
Larger infotainment display   $0
Mirrorlink support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$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$3,810$4,060$3,885$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$75$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-69-128

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.5 in103.5 in
Length188.8 in179.8 in
Width71.4 in70.8 in
Height69.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,700 lb.3,054 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 mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150No
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested77558%
Total Not Requested55042%

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%

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