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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: $31,865

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $14,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,621

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelGolf / GTIAvalancheAvalanche
TrimGTILTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $23,995 $36,330 $43,650
Base Invoice $23,035 $33,242 $39,940
Autobahn Package 6,000    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
2LT Equipment Group   2,125  
Sunroof   995 995
Navigation system   2,500 2,500
Bose 200W 7 speakers   500  
6.0L V8   1,095 1,095
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,120  
Limited-slip rear differential   295  
Transmission cooler   230 230
Autobahn Package 5,760    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
2LT Equipment Group   1,944  
Sunroof   826 826
Navigation system   2,075 2,075
Bose 200W 7 speakers   415  
6.0L V8   909 909
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Limited-slip rear differential   245  
Transmission cooler   191 191
Options (change) 7,100 8,860 4,820
Options (change) 6,816 7,535 4,001
Destination 770 950 950
Total Price $31,865 $46,140 $49,420
Total Invoice $30,621 $41,727 $44,891

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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: $10,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,085
Model Year201220092009
ModelGolf / GTIAvalancheAvalanche
TrimGTILTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine200hp I4366hp V8366hp V8
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8200, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$31,865$46,140$49,420
Adjustments for Features0-3,340-5,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,865$42,800$44,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,405
Total Invoice$30,621$41,727$44,891
Adjustments for Features0-3,021-4,737
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,621$38,706$40,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,448

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201220092009
ModelGolf / GTIAvalancheAvalanche
TrimGTILTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Midgate $400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$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
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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  
iPod integration$100  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,990$8,330$10,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,340$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,021-4,737

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,090 lb.5,642 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
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Transmission cooler
FeatureValueRequested?
Transmission cooler0No
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested0100%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested102553%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Transmission cooler
FeatureValueRequested?
Transmission cooler0No
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested065%
Total Not Requested035%

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