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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: $34,100

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,015

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimRLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,590 $23,535 $28,220
Base Invoice $33,207 $22,358 $26,809
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500    
Cargo Management Package   245  
Navigation system   2,145 2,145
2LT Equipment Group   2,085  
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
235/55R18   250 250
Leather seating surfaces   1,050  
Sunroof   795 795
AWD   1,750 1,750
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440    
Cargo Management Package   216  
Navigation system   1,888 1,888
2LT Equipment Group   1,981  
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
235/55R18   220 220
Leather seating surfaces   924  
Sunroof   700 700
AWD   1,663 1,663
Options (change) 1,500 9,820 6,440
Options (change) 1,440 8,912 5,791
Destination 770 745 745
Total Price $36,860 $34,100 $35,405
Total Invoice $35,417 $32,015 $33,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,073
Model Year201220102010
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimRLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$36,860$34,100$35,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,780-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$32,320$32,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$505
Total Invoice$35,417$32,015$33,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,671-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$30,344$30,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$571

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201220102010
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimRLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
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  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
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
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
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  
Total Value of Features$4,315$6,095$6,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,780$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,671-2,430

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122010
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 Weight3,326 lb.4,101 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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
USB port25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125No
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
USB port25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested67536%
Total Not Requested120064%
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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