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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: $30,265

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $280

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,120

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015200920092009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELLTLTZSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,345 $30,345 $25,235 $29,140 $29,445
Base Invoice $28,171 $29,131 $23,595 $27,246 $27,531
Cargo net 100 100      
Sunroof     750 750  
Navigation system     2,145 2,145 2,145
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers     395    
2LT Equipment Group     1,325    
Roof rails         150
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.         990
Cargo net 80 80      
Sunroof     622 622  
Navigation system     1,780 1,780 1,780
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers     328    
2LT Equipment Group     1,100    
Roof rails         124
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.         822
Options (change) 100 100 4,615 2,895 3,285
Options (change) 80 80 3,830 2,402 2,726
Destination 820 820 695 695 695
Total Price $30,265 $31,265 $30,545 $32,730 $33,425
Total Invoice $29,071 $30,031 $28,120 $30,343 $30,952

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,623
Model Year20152015200920092009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELLTLTZSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6M6A5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9260, 7260, 7260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/60-17235/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$30,265$31,265$30,545$32,730$33,425
Adjustments for Features-2,680-1,6300-1,350-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,585$29,635$30,545$31,380$32,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$0$835$1,705
Total Invoice$29,071$30,031$28,120$30,343$30,952
Adjustments for Features-2,574-1,5660-1,252-1,088
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,497$28,465$28,120$29,091$29,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,968$0$971$1,744

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20152015200920092009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELLTLTZSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100
6-speed manual $150   
5-speed automatic  $900$900 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote keyless entry$225$225   
Remote keyless entry, extended range  $225$225$225
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50   
Front side airbags$350$350   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100$100
Purse holder  $0$0$0
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$6,540$5,490$3,860$5,210$5,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$1,630$0$1,350$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,574-1,5660-1,252-1,088

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20152009
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.5 in
Length179.6 in188.8 in
Width70.8 in71.4 in
Height58.3 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,603 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in41.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft367.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150No
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested52543%
Total Not Requested70057%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

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