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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: $30,755

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $4,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,517

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $4,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimPremier Turbo DieselTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,000 $25,200
Base Invoice $31,350 $24,192
Cargo Package 295  
Infotainment II Package 1,125  
All-weather floor mats 150 235
Tech Package   3,425
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Cargo Package 268  
Infotainment II Package 1,024  
All-weather floor mats 137 185
Tech Package   3,289
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,570 4,760
Options (change) 1,429 4,530
Destination 995 795
Total Price $35,565 $30,755
Total Invoice $33,774 $29,517

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier Turbo Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73
Model Year20182013
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimPremier Turbo DieselTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine137hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,565$30,755
Adjustments for Features-4,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,005$30,755
Total Invoice$33,774$29,517
Adjustments for Features-4,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,444$29,517

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182013
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
TrimPremier Turbo DieselTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Electric heater (optional)$0 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Larger infotainment display$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,015$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3300

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182013
ModelEquinoxGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.3 in101.5 in
Length183.1 in165.4 in
Width72.6 in70.3 in
Height65.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,485 lb.3,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.5 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier Turbo Diesel

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
Infotainment II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested135049%
Total Not Requested140051%

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