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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: $30,780

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,495

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZ1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,650 $29,940 $29,385
Base Invoice $25,318 $28,443 $28,210
Convenience Package 1,200    
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500  
Technology Package 500 890  
Cargo cover 175    
All-weather floor mats 200 200 235
Sunroof 995 995  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395  
Enhanced Convenience Package   950  
Cargo net     100
Door sill trim plates     240
Convenience Package 1,092    
3.6L V6 1,365 1,365  
Technology Package 455 810  
Cargo cover 159    
All-weather floor mats 182 182 185
Sunroof 905 905  
AWD 1,662 1,662  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359  
Enhanced Convenience Package   864  
Cargo net     80
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 6,715 6,680 575
Options (change) 6,179 6,147 465
Destination 895 895 820
Total Price $34,260 $37,515 $30,780
Total Invoice $32,392 $35,485 $29,495

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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: $2,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,259
Model Year201620162016
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)225/65-17235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,260$37,515$30,780
Adjustments for Features-675-2,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,585$34,615$30,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,030$0
Total Invoice$32,392$35,485$29,495
Adjustments for Features-638-2,7430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,754$32,742$29,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$988$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162016
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 start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Fog lights $125$125
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,490$7,715$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$2,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-638-2,7430

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016
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 Weight4,112 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%

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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