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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: $30,830

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTZGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,940 $24,295
Base Invoice $28,443 $23,323
Technology Package 890  
Enhanced Convenience Package 950  
All-weather floor mats 200 235
Sunroof 995  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Technology Package 810  
Enhanced Convenience Package 864  
All-weather floor mats 182 176
Sunroof 905  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 3,430 5,765
Options (change) 3,120 5,486
Destination 895 770
Total Price $34,265 $30,830
Total Invoice $32,458 $29,579

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47
Model Year20162011
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTZGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,265$30,830
Adjustments for Features-2,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,275$30,830
Total Invoice$32,458$29,579
Adjustments for Features-2,8320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,626$29,579

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162011
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTZGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,405$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8320

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162011
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 Weight3,765 lb.2,969 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 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 GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested255063%
Total Not Requested150037%

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