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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: $30,255

GMC Terrain SLE   
Difference: $50

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,611

GMC Terrain SLE   
Difference: $499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelTerrainTerrainGolf / GTI
TrimSLESLT1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,560 $28,510 $29,385
Base Invoice $24,282 $27,084 $28,210
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB 1,400    
Cargo Package 235 235  
MyLink / Intellilink 100 100  
Navigation system 795 795  
Convenience Package 440    
Sunroof 900 900  
Cargo net     100
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB 1,330    
Cargo Package 207 207  
MyLink / Intellilink 88 88  
Navigation system 700 700  
Convenience Package 387    
Sunroof 792 792  
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 3,870 2,030 100
Options (change) 3,504 1,787 80
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $30,255 $31,365 $30,305
Total Invoice $28,611 $29,696 $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: $775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $293
Model Year201220122016
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)225/65-17225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,255$31,365$30,305
Adjustments for Features0-900-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,255$30,465$29,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0
Total Invoice$28,611$29,696$29,110
Adjustments for Features0-852-792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,611$28,844$28,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$233$0

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Features Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122016
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
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
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
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,815$4,715$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-852-792

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016
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
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 Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested11570%
Total Not Requested5030%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested11570%
Total Not Requested5030%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

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