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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,018

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $11,307

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,526

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $10,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
TrimGLSSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $29,445
Base Invoice $17,138 $27,531
Cold Weather Package 150  
Cargo net 69  
Stability control 280  
CD changer, remote 499  
CD changer, in-dash   435
Sunroof   750
Cold Weather Package 133  
Cargo net 55  
Stability control 247  
CD changer, remote 323  
CD changer, in-dash   361
Sunroof   622
Options (change) 998 1,185
Options (change) 758 983
Destination 630 695
Total Price $20,018 $31,325
Total Invoice $18,526 $29,209

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,718
Model Year20062009
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
TrimGLSSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4264hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/50-18
Total Price$20,018$31,325
Adjustments for Features0-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,018$28,145
Total Invoice$18,526$29,209
Adjustments for Features0-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,526$26,244

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062009
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
TrimGLSSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Purse holder $0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,940$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,965

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062009
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in112.5 in
Length164.9 in188.8 in
Width68.3 in71.4 in
Height56.7 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in41.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.0 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.8 ft367.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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