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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: $31,850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,568

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152014
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
Trim2LTLTZGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,170 $31,920 $25,095
Base Invoice $26,762 $30,324 $24,091
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500  
Navigation system 495 495  
Cargo cover 175    
All-weather floor mats 300 300 235
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Sunroof 995 995  
Cargo mat 75    
Driver's Edition     4,600
6-speed automated manual     1,100
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320  
Navigation system 436 436  
Cargo cover 154    
All-weather floor mats 264 264 185
Leather seating surfaces 880    
Sunroof 876 876  
Cargo mat 66    
Driver's Edition     4,416
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 4,540 3,290 5,935
Options (change) 3,996 2,896 5,657
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $33,585 $36,085 $31,850
Total Invoice $31,633 $34,095 $30,568

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56
Model Year201520152014
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
Trim2LTLTZGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine301hp V6301hp 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)225/65-17235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,585$36,085$31,850
Adjustments for Features-1,190-3,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,395$32,935$31,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$0
Total Invoice$31,633$34,095$30,568
Adjustments for Features-1,121-2,9760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,512$31,119$30,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$607$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520152014
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
Trim2LTLTZGTI
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 app$25$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 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$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
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
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
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
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 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, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,480$6,440$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$3,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,121-2,9760

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152014
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 Weight3,922 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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

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