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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: $31,930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,635

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimGTI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $28,170 $31,920
Base Invoice $23,323 $26,762 $30,324
All-weather floor mats 235 300 300
Autobahn Package 5,530    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
3.6L V6   1,500 1,500
Navigation system   495 495
Cargo mat   75  
Cargo cover   175  
Sunroof   995 995
Leather seating surfaces   1,000  
All-weather floor mats 176 264 264
Autobahn Package 5,310    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
3.6L V6   1,320 1,320
Navigation system   436 436
Cargo mat   66  
Cargo cover   154  
Sunroof   876 876
Leather seating surfaces   880  
Options (change) 6,865 4,540 3,290
Options (change) 6,542 3,996 2,896
Destination 770 875 875
Total Price $31,930 $33,585 $36,085
Total Invoice $30,635 $31,633 $34,095

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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: $865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $254
Model Year201120152015
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimGTI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$31,930$33,585$36,085
Adjustments for Features0-790-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,930$32,795$33,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$540
Total Invoice$30,635$31,633$34,095
Adjustments for Features0-744-2,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,635$30,889$31,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$608

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201120152015
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimGTI2LTLTZ
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 app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
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$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  
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
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 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, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,815$4,605$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$790$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-744-2,598

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112015
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.3,922 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 in54.6 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 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft331.5 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
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested255063%
Total Not Requested150037%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox 2LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
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)25Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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