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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: $31,195

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $2,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelTerrainGolf / GTI
TrimSLTSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,510 $30,245
Cargo Package 235  
MyLink / Intellilink 100  
Navigation system 795  
Forward collision warning 295  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 2,750  
Cargo net   100
Cargo Package 207  
MyLink / Intellilink 88  
Navigation system 700  
Forward collision warning 260  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 2,612  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 4,175 100
Options (change) 3,867 80
Destination 825 850
Total Price $33,510 $31,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,874
Model Year20122018
ModelTerrainGolf / GTI
TrimSLTSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine182hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,510$31,195
Adjustments for Features0-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,510$30,245

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Features Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelTerrainGolf / GTI
TrimSLTSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$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 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
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 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,440$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-28

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelTerrainGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.5 in103.5 in
Length185.3 in179.8 in
Width72.8 in70.8 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,854 lb.3,054 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 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%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Additional chrome trim0No
235/55R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested145062%

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