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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: $30,540

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,295

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZ1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,870 $30,985 $29,385
Base Invoice $24,576 $29,436 $28,210
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500  
Navigation system 795 795  
2LT Equipment Group 1,870    
Cargo cover 175    
Mud guards 300 300  
Cargo mat 75    
Sunroof 900 900  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
All-weather floor mats     235
Cargo net     100
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320  
Navigation system 700 700  
2LT Equipment Group 1,776    
Cargo cover 154    
Mud guards 264 264  
Cargo mat 66    
Sunroof 792 792  
AWD 1,662 1,662  
All-weather floor mats     185
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 7,365 5,245 335
Options (change) 6,734 4,738 265
Destination 860 860 820
Total Price $34,095 $37,090 $30,540
Total Invoice $32,170 $35,034 $29,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,955
Model Year201320132016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZ1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine301hp V6301hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,095$37,090$30,540
Adjustments for Features-975-3,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,120$33,505$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$0
Total Invoice$32,170$35,034$29,295
Adjustments for Features-920-3,3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,250$31,648$29,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$398$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320132016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZ1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Forward collision warning $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 net$40 $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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
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 audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, 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$6,080$8,690$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$3,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-3,3860

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132016
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 Weight4,083 lb.3,440 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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