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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: $30,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,589

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIEquinox
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,345 $30,345 $29,220
Base Invoice $28,171 $29,131 $27,759
Driver Assistance Package 695 695  
MyLink / Intellilink     100
Navigation system     795
Sunroof     900
Forward collision warning     295
Driver Assistance Package 598 598  
MyLink / Intellilink     88
Navigation system     700
Sunroof     792
Forward collision warning     260
Options (change) 695 695 2,090
Options (change) 598 598 1,840
Destination 820 820 825
Total Price $30,860 $31,860 $32,135
Total Invoice $29,589 $30,549 $30,424

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $208
Model Year201520152012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIEquinox
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D182hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$30,860$31,860$32,135
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,810$31,860$29,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$0
Total Invoice$29,589$30,549$30,424
Adjustments for Features-1,0070-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,582$30,549$28,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,967$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201520152012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIEquinox
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,015$3,965$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0070-2,050

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.5 in
Length179.6 in187.8 in
Width70.8 in72.5 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,762 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Forward collision warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

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