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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: $5,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,635

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
TrimGTIPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $30,040
Base Invoice $23,323 $28,538
Autobahn Package 5,530  
All-weather floor mats 235 200
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Technology Package   890
Enhanced Convenience Package   950
3.6L V6   1,500
Sunroof   995
AWD   1,750
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395
Autobahn Package 5,310  
All-weather floor mats 176 182
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Technology Package   810
Enhanced Convenience Package   864
3.6L V6   1,365
Sunroof   905
AWD   1,662
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359
Options (change) 6,865 6,680
Options (change) 6,542 6,147
Destination 770 895
Total Price $31,930 $37,615
Total Invoice $30,635 $35,580

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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: $2,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,573
Model Year20112017
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
TrimGTIPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4301hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$31,930$37,615
Adjustments for Features0-3,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,930$34,050
Total Invoice$30,635$35,580
Adjustments for Features0-3,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,635$32,208

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112017
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
TrimGTIPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $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
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $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
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,540$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,372

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112017
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.4,112 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested255063%
Total Not Requested150037%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
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%

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