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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: $19,618

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $14,247

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $13,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimGLSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $26,650 $29,940
Base Invoice $17,138 $25,318 $28,443
Stability control 280    
Cold Weather Package 150    
All-weather floor mats 99 200 200
Cargo net 69    
Cargo cover   175  
Sunroof   995 995
Convenience Package   1,200  
3.6L V6   1,500 1,500
Technology Package   500 890
AWD   1,750 1,750
Enhanced Convenience Package     950
Stability control 247    
Cold Weather Package 133    
All-weather floor mats 64 182 182
Cargo net 55    
Cargo cover   159  
Sunroof   905 905
Convenience Package   1,092  
3.6L V6   1,365 1,365
Technology Package   455 810
AWD   1,662 1,662
Enhanced Convenience Package     864
Options (change) 598 6,320 6,285
Options (change) 499 5,820 5,788
Destination 630 895 895
Total Price $19,618 $33,865 $37,120
Total Invoice $18,267 $32,033 $35,126

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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: $7,197
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,097
Model Year200620162016
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimGLSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$19,618$33,865$37,120
Adjustments for Features0-7,050-9,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,618$26,815$27,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,030
Total Invoice$18,267$32,033$35,126
Adjustments for Features0-6,669-8,777
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,267$25,364$26,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$985

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200620162016
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimGLSLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD player$125  
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $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
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$390$7,440$9,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,050$9,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,669-8,777

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062016
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.4,112 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

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested100078%
Total Not Requested27522%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

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