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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: $26,325

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $6,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,217

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $5,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelTerrainTerrainTerrainGolf / GTI
TrimSLESLTDenaliS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,000 $30,820 $34,175 $21,580
Base Invoice $25,650 $29,279 $32,466 $20,718
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500 1,900  
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB 1,500      
Cargo Package 280 280 280  
Convenience Package 550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395 395  
All-weather floor mats 125 125 125 235
Cargo mat 75 75 75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395      
AWD       2,250
Cargo net       100
Door sill trim plates       240
6-speed automated manual       1,100
3.6L V6 1,365 1,365 1,729  
Preferred Equipment Group 3SB 1,425      
Cargo Package 255 255 255  
Convenience Package 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359 359  
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 185
Cargo mat 68 68 68  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359      
AWD       2,159
Cargo net       80
Door sill trim plates       200
6-speed automated manual       1,055
Options (change) 4,820 2,375 2,775 3,925
Options (change) 4,445 2,161 2,525 3,679
Destination 925 925 925 820
Total Price $32,745 $34,120 $37,875 $26,325
Total Invoice $31,020 $32,365 $35,916 $25,217

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,569
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelTerrainTerrainTerrainGolf / GTI
TrimSLESLTDenaliS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine301hp V6301hp V6301hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18235/55-19195/65-15
Total Price$32,745$34,120$37,875$26,325
Adjustments for Features0-700-3,600-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$33,420$34,275$25,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$1,530$0
Total Invoice$31,020$32,365$35,916$25,217
Adjustments for Features0-664-3,414-766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,020$31,701$32,502$24,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$681$1,482$0

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Features Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2016201620162017
ModelTerrainTerrainTerrainGolf / GTI
TrimSLESLTDenaliS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0$0 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$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$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,015$4,715$7,615$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$3,600$800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-664-3,414-766

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162017
ModelTerrainGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.5 in103.5 in
Length185.5 in179.6 in
Width72.8 in70.8 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,988 lb.3,440 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, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Total Requested57543%
Total Not Requested75057%
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%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested11570%
Total Not Requested5030%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain Denali

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested11570%
Total Not Requested5030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual-950No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested200-27%
Total Not Requested-935127%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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