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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: $9,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,148

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $8,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimGLSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $17,138 $23,798 $27,759
Stability control 280    
Cold Weather Package 150    
Sunroof   900 900
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
Pioneer audio system   395  
Stability control 247    
Cold Weather Package 133    
Sunroof   792 792
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
Pioneer audio system   348  
Options (change) 430 2,795 2,400
Options (change) 380 2,460 2,112
Destination 630 825 825
Total Price $19,450 $28,670 $32,445
Total Invoice $18,148 $27,083 $30,696

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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: $5,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,289
Model Year200620122012
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimGLSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$19,450$28,670$32,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,860-6,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,450$24,810$25,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$785
Total Invoice$18,148$27,083$30,696
Adjustments for Features0-3,646-6,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,148$23,437$24,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$778

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200620122012
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
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 cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $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, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$890$4,750$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,860$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,646-6,481

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062012
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 in54.6 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 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft331.5 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

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%

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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