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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: $31,535

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,151

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
Trim1.8T SELPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $30,800
Base Invoice $28,210 $29,260
Lighting Package 995  
All-weather floor mats 235 150
Cargo net 100  
Cargo Package   295
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,620
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,895
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,800
4WD   1,805
Lighting Package 856  
All-weather floor mats 185 137
Cargo net 80  
Cargo Package   268
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package   2,384
Confidence & Convenience II Package   1,724
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,660
4WD   1,791
Options (change) 1,330 9,565
Options (change) 1,121 8,964
Destination 820 995
Total Price $31,535 $41,360
Total Invoice $30,151 $39,219

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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: $2,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,819
Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
Trim1.8T SELPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4252hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-19
Total Price$31,535$41,360
Adjustments for Features0-7,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,535$33,715
Total Invoice$30,151$39,219
Adjustments for Features0-7,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,151$31,970

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
Trim1.8T SELPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,580$11,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,249

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in107.3 in
Length179.6 in183.1 in
Width70.8 in72.6 in
Height58.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,610 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft363.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested1004%
Total Not Requested237596%
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50HR19 tires400No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested72541%

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