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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $18,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $16,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIAvalanche
TrimGTIRLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Base Price $23,995 $33,990 $47,000
Base Invoice $23,035 $32,631 $43,710
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Sunroof     995
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Sunroof     876
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 995
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 876
Destination 770 770 995
Total Price $30,765 $36,260 $48,990
Total Invoice $29,565 $34,841 $45,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,847
Model Year201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIAvalanche
TrimGTIRLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Engine200hp I4256hp I4320hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18275/55-20
Total Price$30,765$36,260$48,990
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-6,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$34,310$42,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$29,565$34,841$45,581
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-6,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,565$32,967$39,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIAvalanche
TrimGTIRLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Midgate  $400
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Rigid bed cover  $700
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Removable rear window  $100
Running boards  $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,015$4,965$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-6,169

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIAvalanche
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT
Wheelbase101.5 in130.0 in
Length165.4 in221.3 in
Width70.3 in79.1 in
Height58.3 in76.6 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.5,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft3101.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Avalanche specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested272564%
Total Not Requested152536%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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