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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: $34,620

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,522

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,160 $28,570 $34,590
Base Invoice $22,952 $27,141 $33,207
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
235/55R18 250 250  
Cargo Management Package 245    
Navigation system 2,145 2,145  
2LT Equipment Group 2,060    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 900 900  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
235/55R18 220 220  
Cargo Management Package 216    
Navigation system 1,888 1,888  
2LT Equipment Group 1,957    
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Sunroof 792 792  
AWD 1,663 1,663  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 9,650 6,545 1,500
Options (change) 8,760 5,883 1,440
Destination 810 810 770
Total Price $34,620 $35,925 $36,860
Total Invoice $32,522 $33,834 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,591
Model Year201120112012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine264hp V6264hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,620$35,925$36,860
Adjustments for Features-1,805-2,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,815$33,320$36,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0
Total Invoice$32,522$33,834$35,417
Adjustments for Features-1,696-2,4530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,826$31,381$35,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120112012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,120$6,920$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$2,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,696-2,4530

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112012
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in101.5 in
Length187.8 in165.4 in
Width72.5 in70.3 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Cargo Management Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7545%
Total Not Requested9055%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50030%
Total Not Requested117570%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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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