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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: $29,550

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $655

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,888

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZ1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,535 $28,220 $29,385
Base Invoice $22,358 $26,809 $28,210
Navigation system 2,145 2,145  
2LT Equipment Group 2,085    
Cargo Management Package 245    
Sunroof 795 795  
Navigation system 1,888 1,888  
2LT Equipment Group 1,981    
Cargo Management Package 216    
Sunroof 700 700  
Options (change) 5,270 2,940 0
Options (change) 4,785 2,588 0
Destination 745 745 820
Total Price $29,550 $31,905 $30,205
Total Invoice $27,888 $30,142 $29,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $282
Model Year201020102016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZ1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine182hp I4182hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,550$31,905$30,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,550$30,005$29,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$0
Total Invoice$27,888$30,142$29,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,795-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,888$28,347$28,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$459$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201020102016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZ1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,145$6,045$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,795-860

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102016
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.5 in103.5 in
Length187.8 in179.6 in
Width72.5 in70.8 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,762 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested122565%
Total Not Requested65035%
Cargo Management Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7545%
Total Not Requested9055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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