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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: $29,490

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,932

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $29,970
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $28,772
Navigation system 795 795  
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
MyLink / Intellilink 100 100  
Sunroof 900 900  
Forward collision warning   295  
Navigation system 700 700  
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
MyLink / Intellilink 88 88  
Sunroof 792 792  
Forward collision warning   260  
Options (change) 3,615 2,090 0
Options (change) 3,309 1,840 0
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $29,490 $32,135 $30,790
Total Invoice $27,932 $30,424 $29,592

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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: $700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $262
Model Year201220122017
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZSEL
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$29,490$32,135$30,790
Adjustments for Features0-2,265-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,490$29,870$28,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$380$0
Total Invoice$27,932$30,424$29,592
Adjustments for Features0-2,144-1,922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,932$28,280$27,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$348$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122017
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZSEL
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning $200 
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 cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $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
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$4,465$6,730$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,265$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,144-1,922

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122017
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 Room54.6 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 Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested65044%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

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