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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $15,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $13,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelTahoeTahoeTahoeGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZHybridGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,905 $52,970 $51,970 $25,095
Base Invoice $40,832 $49,262 $49,112 $24,091
Sunroof 995 995 995  
Driver's Edition       4,600
Sunroof 876 876 876  
Driver's Edition       4,416
Options (change) 995 995 995 4,600
Options (change) 876 876 876 4,416
Destination 995 995 995 820
Total Price $45,895 $54,960 $53,960 $30,515
Total Invoice $42,703 $51,133 $50,983 $29,327

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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: $11,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,771
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelTahoeTahoeTahoeGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZHybridGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine320hp V8320hp V8332hp V8 H200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6D4M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 10250, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20265/65-18225/40-18
Total Price$45,895$54,960$53,960$30,515
Adjustments for Features-3,875-8,065-5,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,020$46,895$48,545$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,875$6,525$0
Total Invoice$42,703$51,133$50,983$29,327
Adjustments for Features-3,605-7,503-5,1160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,098$43,630$45,867$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,532$6,769$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220122014
ModelTahoeTahoeTahoeGolf / GTI
TrimLTLTZHybridGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed 2-mode automatic  $1800 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate $350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
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  
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
iPod integration   $100
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation system $600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals   $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
Power recliner, passenger seat $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
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,815$12,005$9,355$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$8,065$5,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,605-7,503-5,1160

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122014
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 Weight5,449 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

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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