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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: $31,330

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $7,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTerrainTerrainTerrainGolf / GTI
TrimSLTSLT DieselDenaliSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,400 $34,200 $37,600 $30,245
Cargo Package 295 295 295  
Infotainment Package II 1,180 1,180    
Preferred Package 1,250      
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 235
Driver Alert Package I 1,180 1,180    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395 395  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495 1,495  
Driver Alert Package II   495    
Cargo Package 268 268 268  
Infotainment Package II 1,074 1,074    
Preferred Package 1,138      
All-weather floor mats 182 182 182 185
Driver Alert Package I 1,074 1,074    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359 359  
Panoramic sunroof 1,360 1,360 1,360  
Driver Alert Package II   450    
Options (change) 5,995 5,240 2,385 235
Options (change) 5,455 4,767 2,169 185
Destination 995 995 995 850
Total Price $38,390 $40,435 $40,980 $31,330

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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: $5,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,478
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTerrainTerrainTerrainGolf / GTI
TrimSLTSLT DieselDenaliSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4137hp I4 D252hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT9T6T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18235/50-19225/45-17
Total Price$38,390$40,435$40,980$31,330
Adjustments for Features-1,870-2,645-2,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,520$37,790$38,085$31,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,270$1,565$0

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Features Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTerrainTerrainTerrainGolf / GTI
TrimSLTSLT DieselDenaliSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Following distance indicator $25  
Forward collision warning $200 $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Electric heater (optional) $0  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
CD player   $125
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0$0 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,985$6,760$7,010$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,870$2,645$2,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,767-2,502-2,7470

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Terrain vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelTerrainGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.3 in103.5 in
Length182.3 in179.8 in
Width72.4 in70.8 in
Height65.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.6 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
Infotainment Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested30024%
Total Not Requested95076%
Driver Alert Package I
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain SLT Diesel

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
Infotainment Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%
Driver Alert Package I
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Driver Alert Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40037%
Total Not Requested67563%

Option Package Details
GMC Terrain Denali

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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