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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: $10,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIAvalancheAvalanche
TrimGTIRLTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $23,995 $33,990 $34,305 $40,825
Base Invoice $23,035 $32,631 $31,389 $36,801
Autobahn Package 6,000      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500    
2LT Equipment Group     2,125  
Sunroof     995 995
Navigation system     2,250 2,250
Bose 200W 7 speakers     500  
Autobahn Package 5,760      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440    
2LT Equipment Group     1,764  
Sunroof     826 826
Navigation system     1,868 1,868
Bose 200W 7 speakers     415  
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 5,870 3,245
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 4,873 2,694
Destination 770 770 900 900
Total Price $30,765 $36,260 $41,075 $44,970
Total Invoice $29,565 $34,841 $37,162 $40,395

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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: $7,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,005
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIAvalancheAvalanche
TrimGTIRLTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine200hp I4256hp I4320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionM6M6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$30,765$36,260$41,075$44,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-2,865-5,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$34,310$38,210$39,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$1,470
Total Invoice$29,565$34,841$37,162$40,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-2,592-4,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,565$32,967$34,570$35,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0$1,073

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIAvalancheAvalanche
TrimGTIRLTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Midgate  $400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Rigid bed cover  $700$700
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Super-heated washer fluid   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Removable rear window  $100$100
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
iPod integration$100$100  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,065$6,015$6,930$9,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$2,865$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-2,592-4,752

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20122008
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.5,743 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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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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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