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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: $30,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $16,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,230

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $14,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelTahoeTahoeGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZ1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,830 $51,465 $29,385
Base Invoice $39,831 $47,862 $28,210
Navigation system 2,500    
Sunroof 995 995  
Door sill trim plates     240
Navigation system 2,200    
Sunroof 876 876  
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 3,495 995 240
Options (change) 3,076 876 200
Destination 950 950 820
Total Price $47,275 $53,410 $30,445
Total Invoice $43,857 $49,688 $29,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,261
Model Year201120112016
ModelTahoeTahoeGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZ1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine320hp V8320hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$47,275$53,410$30,445
Adjustments for Features-2,550-5,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,725$47,860$30,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,135$0
Total Invoice$43,857$49,688$29,230
Adjustments for Features-2,366-5,1630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,491$44,525$29,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,034$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120112016
ModelTahoeTahoeGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZ1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,940$11,940$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$5,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,366-5,1630

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112016
ModelTahoeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.0 in103.5 in
Length202.0 in179.6 in
Width79.0 in70.8 in
Height76.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,637 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.6 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 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft366.5 ft3

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