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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: $33,535

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $1,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,070

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimTDI SELLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,345 $26,650 $29,940
Base Invoice $29,131 $25,318 $28,443
All-weather floor mats 235 200 200
Driver Assistance Package 695    
Cargo net 100    
Door sill trim plates 240    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Driver Confidence Package   495 495
Convenience Package   1,200  
Technology Package   500 890
Cargo cover   175  
3.6L V6   1,500 1,500
Sunroof   995 995
AWD   1,750 1,750
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395 395
Enhanced Convenience Package     950
Driver Confidence Package II     395
All-weather floor mats 185 182 182
Driver Assistance Package 598    
Cargo net 80    
Door sill trim plates 200    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Driver Confidence Package   450 450
Convenience Package   1,092  
Technology Package   455 810
Cargo cover   159  
3.6L V6   1,365 1,365
Sunroof   905 905
AWD   1,662 1,662
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359 359
Enhanced Convenience Package     864
Driver Confidence Package II     359
Options (change) 2,370 7,210 7,570
Options (change) 2,119 6,629 6,956
Destination 820 895 895
Total Price $33,535 $34,755 $38,405
Total Invoice $32,070 $32,842 $36,294

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8
Model Year201520162016
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimTDI SELLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 D301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$33,535$34,755$38,405
Adjustments for Features0-825-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,535$33,930$34,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,025
Total Invoice$32,070$32,842$36,294
Adjustments for Features0-780-3,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,070$32,062$33,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$972

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201520162016
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimTDI SELLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Fog lights$125 $125
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,065$5,890$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-780-3,260

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20152016
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 Weight3,440 lb.4,112 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 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 LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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