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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: $25,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $7,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,650 $29,940 $21,685
Convenience Package 1,200    
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500  
Technology Package 890 890  
Cargo cover 175    
All-weather floor mats 200 200 235
AWD 1,750 1,750 2,250
Enhanced Convenience Package   950  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo net     100
Convenience Package 1,092    
3.6L V6 1,365 1,365  
Technology Package 810 810  
Cargo cover 159    
All-weather floor mats 182 182 185
AWD 1,662 1,662 2,159
Enhanced Convenience Package   864  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 5,715 5,290 2,910
Options (change) 5,270 4,883 2,694
Destination 895 895 850
Total Price $33,260 $36,125 $25,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,407
Model Year201620162018
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine301hp V6301hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18195/65-15
Total Price$33,260$36,125$25,445
Adjustments for Features-2,675-4,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,585$31,225$25,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$640$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162018
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100$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
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
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 
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
Fog lights $125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
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 
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,965$8,190$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$4,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,532-4,6420

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.5 in103.5 in
Length187.8 in179.8 in
Width72.5 in70.8 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,112 lb.3,481 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, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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