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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: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimGTILTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $24,160 $28,570
Base Invoice $23,323 $22,952 $27,141
Autobahn Package 5,530    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Cargo Management Package   245  
Navigation system   2,145 2,145
2LT Equipment Group   2,060  
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
235/55R18   250 250
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Sunroof   900 900
Autobahn Package 5,310    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Cargo Management Package   216  
Navigation system   1,888 1,888
2LT Equipment Group   1,957  
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
235/55R18   220 220
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Sunroof   792 792
Options (change) 6,630 7,900 4,795
Options (change) 6,366 7,097 4,220
Destination 770 810 810
Total Price $31,695 $32,870 $34,175
Total Invoice $30,459 $30,859 $32,171

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $332
Model Year201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimGTILTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$31,695$32,870$34,175
Adjustments for Features0-780-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$32,090$32,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$505
Total Invoice$30,459$30,859$32,171
Adjustments for Features0-732-1,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$30,127$30,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$557

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimGTILTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,865$4,645$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$780$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-732-1,487

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112011
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.5 in
Length165.4 in187.8 in
Width70.3 in72.5 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42525%
Total Not Requested125075%
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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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