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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: $19,450

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $9,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,148

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $9,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimGLSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $23,535 $28,220
Base Invoice $17,138 $22,358 $26,809
Stability control 280    
Cold Weather Package 150    
Cargo Management Package   245  
Sunroof   795 795
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
235/55R18   250 250
2LT Equipment Group   2,085  
Stability control 247    
Cold Weather Package 133    
Cargo Management Package   216  
Sunroof   700 700
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
235/55R18   220 220
2LT Equipment Group   1,981  
Options (change) 430 4,875 2,545
Options (change) 380 4,437 2,240
Destination 630 745 745
Total Price $19,450 $29,155 $31,510
Total Invoice $18,148 $27,540 $29,794

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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: $4,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,787
Model Year200620102010
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimGLSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$19,450$29,155$31,510
Adjustments for Features0-4,875-6,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,450$24,280$24,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$455
Total Invoice$18,148$27,540$29,794
Adjustments for Features0-4,605-6,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,148$22,935$23,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$453

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200620102010
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimGLSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$815$5,690$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,875$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,605-6,406

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062010
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in112.5 in
Length164.9 in187.8 in
Width68.3 in72.5 in
Height56.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.0 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.8 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Cargo Management Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7545%
Total Not Requested9055%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125No
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Remote start150No
USB port25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1875100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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