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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: $19,618

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $10,697

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $10,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTPremierGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,750 $30,040 $18,390
Base Invoice $25,412 $28,538 $17,138
Cargo cover 175    
All-weather floor mats 200 200 99
Sunroof 995 995  
Convenience Package 1,300    
Enhanced Convenience Package   995  
Stability control     280
Cold Weather Package     150
Cargo net     69
Cargo cover 159    
All-weather floor mats 182 182 64
Sunroof 905 905  
Convenience Package 1,183    
Enhanced Convenience Package   905  
Stability control     247
Cold Weather Package     133
Cargo net     55
Options (change) 2,670 2,190 598
Options (change) 2,429 1,992 499
Destination 895 895 630
Total Price $30,315 $33,125 $19,618
Total Invoice $28,736 $31,425 $18,267

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,972
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,990
Model Year201720172006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTPremierGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4182hp I4115hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 680, 6200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18195/65-15
Total Price$30,315$33,125$19,618
Adjustments for Features-4,725-6,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,590$26,175$19,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$28,736$31,425$18,267
Adjustments for Features-4,479-6,5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,257$24,832$18,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720172006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTPremierGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate $350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD player  $125
Satellite radio$200$200 
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height 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, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Total Value of Features$5,115$7,340$390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,725$6,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,479-6,5930

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172006
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in98.9 in
Length187.8 in164.9 in
Width72.5 in68.3 in
Height66.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft341.8 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 seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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