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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: $19,618

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $10,382

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $10,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,870 $30,985 $18,390
Base Invoice $24,576 $29,436 $17,138
Cargo cover 175    
Mud guards 300 300  
Sunroof 900 900  
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500  
Pioneer audio system 395    
Stability control     280
Cold Weather Package     150
Cargo net     69
All-weather floor mats     99
Cargo cover 154    
Mud guards 264 264  
Sunroof 792 792  
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320  
Pioneer audio system 348    
Stability control     247
Cold Weather Package     133
Cargo net     55
All-weather floor mats     64
Options (change) 3,270 2,700 598
Options (change) 2,878 2,376 499
Destination 860 860 630
Total Price $30,000 $34,545 $19,618
Total Invoice $28,314 $32,672 $18,267

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,397
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,286
Model Year201320132006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine301hp V6301hp V6115hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17195/65-15
Total Price$30,000$34,545$19,618
Adjustments for Features-3,985-7,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,015$26,785$19,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$770$0
Total Invoice$28,314$32,672$18,267
Adjustments for Features-3,761-7,3390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,553$25,333$18,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$780$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320132006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net$40 $40
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$4,840$8,615$855
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,985$7,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,761-7,3390

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132006
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in98.9 in
Length187.8 in164.9 in
Width72.5 in68.3 in
Height66.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,922 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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