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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: $28,535

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $10,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,121

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $9,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
TrimTDIPremier Turbo Diesel
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,885 $33,000
Base Invoice $22,930 $31,350
Cold Weather Package 250  
Sunroof 1,000  
Navigation system 595  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
All-weather floor mats 235 150
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Confidence & Convenience II Package   4,515
Cargo Package   295
Cold Weather Package 215  
Sunroof 860  
Navigation system 512  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
All-weather floor mats 176 137
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Confidence & Convenience II Package   4,108
Cargo Package   268
Options (change) 3,880 4,960
Options (change) 3,421 4,513
Destination 770 995
Total Price $28,535 $38,955
Total Invoice $27,121 $36,858

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,775
Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
TrimTDIPremier Turbo Diesel
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D137hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-18
Total Price$28,535$38,955
Adjustments for Features0-8,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,535$30,540
Total Invoice$27,121$36,858
Adjustments for Features0-7,962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,121$28,896

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
TrimTDIPremier Turbo Diesel
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Electric heater (optional) $0
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Larger infotainment display $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,600$12,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,962

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in107.3 in
Length165.4 in183.1 in
Width70.3 in72.6 in
Height58.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,025 lb.3,485 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft363.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier Turbo Diesel

Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Speed limit information0No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75016%
Total Not Requested400084%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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