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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: $30,275

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimSELLTLTZSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $23,905 $27,810 $28,115
Cargo net 100      
2LT Equipment Group   1,325    
Side curtain airbags   395   395
Heated front seats   250    
Leather seating surfaces   595    
Sunroof   695 695  
Navigation system   2,145 2,145 2,145
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers   350    
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.       890
Roof rails       150
Cargo net 80      
2LT Equipment Group   1,100    
Side curtain airbags   328   328
Heated front seats   208    
Leather seating surfaces   494    
Sunroof   577 577  
Navigation system   1,780 1,780 1,780
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers   290    
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.       739
Roof rails       125
Options (change) 100 5,755 2,840 3,580
Options (change) 80 4,777 2,357 2,972
Destination 850 615 615 615
Total Price $31,195 $30,275 $31,265 $32,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,941
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimSELLTLTZSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9260, 7260, 7260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/60-17235/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$31,195$30,275$31,265$32,310
Adjustments for Features-4,3050-250-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,890$30,275$31,015$32,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$740$1,960

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2018200820082008
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimSELLTLTZSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
5-speed automatic $900$900 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Remote keyless entry$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   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Front side airbags$350   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100$100$100
Purse holder $0$0$0
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
HD radio$50   
Larger infotainment display$0   
Mirrorlink support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$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$8,115$3,810$4,060$3,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,305$0$250$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-1280-232-69

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.5 in
Length179.8 in188.8 in
Width70.8 in71.4 in
Height58.3 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.3,700 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 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in40.2 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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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 mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150No
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested77558%
Total Not Requested55042%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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