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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: $25,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $8,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimSLTPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,685 $26,800 $30,800
AWD 2,250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
All-weather floor mats 235 150 150
Cargo net 100    
Cargo Package   295 295
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,555 2,800
Confidence & Convenience Package   1,945  
4WD   1,700 1,805
Confidence & Convenience II Package     1,895
AWD 2,159    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
All-weather floor mats 185 137 137
Cargo net 80    
Cargo Package   268 268
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine   2,505 2,660
Confidence & Convenience Package   1,770  
4WD   1,615 1,791
Confidence & Convenience II Package     1,724
Options (change) 2,910 6,645 6,945
Options (change) 2,694 6,295 6,580
Destination 850 995 995
Total Price $25,445 $34,440 $38,740

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,382
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimSLTPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4252hp I4252hp I4
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/60-18235/50-19
Total Price$25,445$34,440$38,740
Adjustments for Features0-4,630-9,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,445$29,810$29,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimSLTPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700  
4WD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$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$250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40 $40
Cargo tray $40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Aux input $50$50
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$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 $150
Compass$0  
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,470$8,100$12,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,630$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,403-8,909

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in107.3 in
Length179.8 in183.1 in
Width70.8 in72.6 in
Height58.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,481 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
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
225/60R18 tires400No
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested127564%
Total Not Requested72536%
Confidence & Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Total Requested47526%
Total Not Requested137574%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
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%
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%

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