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GMC Terrain vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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GMC Terrain vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,450

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $1,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,384

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $2,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelTerrainGolf / GTI
TrimSLTR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,100 $34,590
Base Invoice $26,695 $33,207
3.0L V6 1,500  
Cargo Package 245  
Navigation system 2,145  
Sunroof 900  
AWD 1,750  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
3.0L V6 1,320  
Cargo Package 216  
Navigation system 1,888  
Sunroof 792  
AWD 1,663  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 6,540 1,500
Options (change) 5,879 1,440
Destination 810 770
Total Price $35,450 $36,860
Total Invoice $33,384 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Terrain SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,544
Model Year20112012
ModelTerrainGolf / GTI
TrimSLTR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine264hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,450$36,860
Adjustments for Features-1,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,845$36,860
Total Invoice$33,384$35,417
Adjustments for Features-1,5110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,873$35,417

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Features Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112012
ModelTerrainGolf / GTI
TrimSLTR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,920$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5110

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See a complete comparison of GMC Terrain vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112012
ModelTerrainGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in101.5 in
Length185.3 in165.4 in
Width72.8 in70.3 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,188 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.9 ft346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of GMC Terrain vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7545%
Total Not Requested9055%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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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