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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: $465

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,750

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
TrimGTISport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $28,115
Base Invoice $23,323 $26,288
Autobahn Package 5,530  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   890
Side curtain airbags   395
Navigation system   2,145
Autobahn Package 5,310  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   739
Side curtain airbags   328
Navigation system   1,780
Options (change) 6,630 3,430
Options (change) 6,366 2,847
Destination 770 615
Total Price $31,695 $32,160
Total Invoice $30,459 $29,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $675
Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
TrimGTISport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4264hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,695$32,160
Adjustments for Features-1,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,255$32,160
Total Invoice$30,459$29,750
Adjustments for Features-1,3840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,075$29,750

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
TrimGTISport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Purse holder $0
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,090$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3840

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.5 in
Length165.4 in188.8 in
Width70.3 in71.4 in
Height58.3 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,907 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft367.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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