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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: $36,865

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $445

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,659

GMC Terrain SLT   
Difference: $1,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelTerrainGolf / GTI
TrimSLTR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,510 $34,795
Base Invoice $27,084 $33,403
Chrome and Technology Package 2,795  
3.0L V6 1,500  
235/55R18 250  
Cargo Package 235  
MyLink / Intellilink 100  
Sunroof 900  
AWD 1,750  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Chrome and Technology Package 2,460  
3.0L V6 1,320  
235/55R18 220  
Cargo Package 207  
MyLink / Intellilink 88  
Sunroof 792  
AWD 1,663  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 7,530 1,720
Options (change) 6,750 1,651
Destination 825 795
Total Price $36,865 $37,310
Total Invoice $34,659 $35,849

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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: $2,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,943
Model Year20122013
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)235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$36,865$37,310
Adjustments for Features-1,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,000$37,310
Total Invoice$34,659$35,849
Adjustments for Features-1,7530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,906$35,849

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Features Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122013
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 
App support$0 
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,130$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7530

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122013
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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Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

Chrome and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/55R19 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
SD Card slot25Yes
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Total Requested162571%
Total Not Requested65029%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7545%
Total Not Requested9055%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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