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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimSportGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,445 $25,095
Base Invoice $27,531 $24,091
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 990  
Navigation system 2,145  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 822  
Navigation system 1,780  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,135 5,700
Options (change) 2,602 5,472
Destination 695 820
Total Price $33,275 $31,615
Total Invoice $30,828 $30,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,396
Model Year20092014
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimSportGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine264hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,275$31,615
Adjustments for Features0-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,275$30,625
Total Invoice$30,828$30,383
Adjustments for Features0-951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,828$29,432

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092014
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimSportGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
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 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,500$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-951

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092014
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 Weight3,810 lb.3,090 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 Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 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 GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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