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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $15,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $13,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelTahoeTahoeTahoeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZHybridGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,830 $51,465 $51,145 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $39,831 $47,862 $48,332 $23,611 $33,207
Sunroof 995 995 995    
Navigation system 2,500        
Autobahn Package       6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,500
Sunroof 876 876 876    
Navigation system 2,200        
Autobahn Package       5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,440
Options (change) 3,495 995 995 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 3,076 876 876 5,760 1,440
Destination 950 950 950 770 770
Total Price $47,275 $53,410 $53,090 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $43,857 $49,688 $50,158 $30,141 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,588
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelTahoeTahoeTahoeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZHybridGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine320hp V8320hp V8332hp V8 H200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6D4M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 10250, 9300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20265/65-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,275$53,410$53,090$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-4,450-7,450-4,6000-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,825$45,960$48,490$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,135$5,665$0$3,545
Total Invoice$43,857$49,688$50,158$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-4,128-6,931-4,3460-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,729$42,757$45,812$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,028$6,083$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelTahoeTahoeTahoeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZHybridGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
4-speed 2-mode automatic  $1800  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100  
Power liftgate $350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Front side airbags$350$350 $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Running boards$350$350$350  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
iPod integration   $100$100
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125 $125 
Headlight washers    $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Folding third row seats$600$600$600  
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75   
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Removable third row seats$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200   
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,615$11,615$8,765$4,165$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,450$7,450$4,600$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,128-6,931-4,3460-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112012
ModelTahoeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in101.5 in
Length202.0 in165.4 in
Width79.0 in70.3 in
Height76.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,637 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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