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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: $5,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTPremierS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,800 $30,800 $21,685
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2,500 2,800  
Cargo Package 295 295  
All-weather floor mats 150 150 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
AWD     2,250
Cargo net     100
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2,375 2,660  
Cargo Package 268 268  
All-weather floor mats 137 137 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
AWD     2,159
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 2,945 3,245 2,910
Options (change) 2,780 3,065 2,694
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $30,740 $35,040 $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: $4,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,664
Model Year201820182018
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTPremierS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine252hp I4252hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18235/50-19195/65-15
Total Price$30,740$35,040$25,445
Adjustments for Features-1,080-5,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,660$29,845$25,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$185$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182018
ModelEquinoxEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimLTPremierS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display $0 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot $25 
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 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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 height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$4,825$8,940$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,080$5,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,027-4,9400

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.3 in103.5 in
Length183.1 in179.8 in
Width72.6 in70.8 in
Height65.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.9 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.5 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
225/60R18 tires400No
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested127564%
Total Not Requested72536%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50HR19 tires400No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested72541%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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