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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: $175

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,956

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $25,095
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $24,091
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
MyLink / Intellilink 100 100  
Navigation system 795 795  
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 900 900  
Driver's Edition     4,600
6-speed automated manual     1,100
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
MyLink / Intellilink 88 88  
Navigation system 700 700  
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Sunroof 792 792  
Driver's Edition     4,416
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 5,915 3,295 5,700
Options (change) 5,333 2,900 5,472
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $31,790 $33,340 $31,615
Total Invoice $29,956 $31,484 $30,383

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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: $925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,464
Model Year201220122014
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine264hp V6264hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,790$33,340$31,615
Adjustments for Features-1,100-2,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,690$31,275$31,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$29,956$31,484$30,383
Adjustments for Features-1,037-1,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,919$29,534$30,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122014
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
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 cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
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 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,465$5,430$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$2,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,037-1,9500

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,944 lb.3,090 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 Room54.6 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 Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42529%
Total Not Requested105071%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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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