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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: $27,420

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $4,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,144

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIEquinox
TrimGTIRLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $22,400
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $20,877
Autobahn Package 6,200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
Side curtain airbags     395
Sunroof     695
Heated front seats     250
2LT Equipment Group     1,130
Satellite radio     325
CD changer, in-dash     395
Leather seating surfaces     545
Autobahn Package 5,952    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     577
Side curtain airbags     328
Sunroof     577
Heated front seats     208
2LT Equipment Group     938
Satellite radio     270
CD changer, in-dash     327
Leather seating surfaces     452
Options (change) 6,200 0 4,430
Options (change) 5,952 0 3,677
Destination 795 795 590
Total Price $31,790 $35,590 $27,420
Total Invoice $30,550 $34,198 $25,144

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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: $3,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,104
Model Year201320132006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIEquinox
TrimGTIRLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/60-17
Total Price$31,790$35,590$27,420
Adjustments for Features-1,355-1,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,435$33,785$27,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$0
Total Invoice$30,550$34,198$25,144
Adjustments for Features-1,302-1,7340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,248$32,464$25,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,216$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201320132006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIEquinox
TrimGTIRLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Purse holder  $0
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,590$6,040$4,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$1,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,302-1,7340

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20132006
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 Weight2,969 lb.3,669 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
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested212552%
Total Not Requested192548%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested32548%
Total Not Requested35052%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested37531%
Total Not Requested85069%

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