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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: $20,808

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $13,577

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,366

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $13,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimGLSLT Turbo DieselPremier Turbo Diesel
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $30,700 $33,000
Base Invoice $17,138 $29,165 $31,350
Cold Weather Package 150    
Stability control 280    
All-weather floor mats 99 150 150
Cargo net 69    
1.9L I4 Diesel 1,190    
Cargo Package   295 295
Sun & Infotainment Package   2,245  
Cold Weather Package 133    
Stability control 247    
All-weather floor mats 64 137 137
Cargo net 55    
1.9L I4 Diesel 1,099    
Cargo Package   268 268
Sun & Infotainment Package   2,043  
Options (change) 1,788 2,690 445
Options (change) 1,598 2,448 405
Destination 630 995 995
Total Price $20,808 $34,385 $34,440
Total Invoice $19,366 $32,608 $32,750

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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: $5,612
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,758
Model Year200620182018
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimGLSLT Turbo DieselPremier Turbo Diesel
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine100hp I4 D137hp I4 D137hp I4 D
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/42 MPG28/39 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/65-17225/60-18
Total Price$20,808$34,385$34,440
Adjustments for Features0-7,230-8,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,808$27,155$26,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0
Total Invoice$19,366$32,608$32,750
Adjustments for Features0-6,856-7,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,366$25,752$25,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$628$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200620182018
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimGLSLT Turbo DieselPremier Turbo Diesel
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo net$40 $40
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Electric heater (optional) $0$0
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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  
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
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
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
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 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
Total Value of Features$1,305$8,535$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,230$8,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,856-7,626

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062018
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in107.3 in
Length164.9 in183.1 in
Width68.3 in72.6 in
Height56.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,016 lb.3,485 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft363.5 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 Turbo Diesel

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
Sun & Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
SD Card slot25No
Larger infotainment display0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1675100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier Turbo Diesel

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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