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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: $30,305

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $535

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,078

GMC Terrain SLE   
Difference: $32

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelTerrainTerrainGolf / GTI
TrimSLESLT1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,500 $28,100 $29,385
Base Invoice $23,275 $26,695 $28,210
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB 1,800    
Cargo Package 245 245  
Convenience Package 440    
Navigation system 2,145 2,145  
Sunroof 900 900  
Cargo net     100
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB 1,710    
Cargo Package 216 216  
Convenience Package 387    
Navigation system 1,888 1,888  
Sunroof 792 792  
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 5,530 3,290 100
Options (change) 4,993 2,896 80
Destination 810 810 820
Total Price $30,840 $32,200 $30,305
Total Invoice $29,078 $30,401 $29,110

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $842
Model Year201120112016
ModelTerrainTerrainGolf / GTI
TrimSLESLT1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine182hp I4182hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,840$32,200$30,305
Adjustments for Features0-900-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,840$31,300$29,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$460$0
Total Invoice$29,078$30,401$29,110
Adjustments for Features0-850-874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,078$29,551$28,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$473$0

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Features Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120112016
ModelTerrainTerrainGolf / GTI
TrimSLESLT1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,130$5,030$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-850-874

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112016
ModelTerrainGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.5 in103.5 in
Length185.3 in179.6 in
Width72.8 in70.8 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,854 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.9 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLE

Preferred Equipment Group 3SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested11570%
Total Not Requested5030%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested11570%
Total Not Requested5030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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