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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: $30,290

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimSELLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $25,050 $29,220
Navigation system   795 795
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
MyLink / Intellilink   100 100
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Forward collision warning     295
Navigation system   700 700
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
MyLink / Intellilink   88 88
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Forward collision warning     260
Options (change) 0 4,415 2,090
Options (change) 0 4,013 1,840
Destination 850 825 825
Total Price $31,095 $30,290 $32,135

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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: $1,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,850
Model Year201820122012
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimSELLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4182hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$31,095$30,290$32,135
Adjustments for Features-2,3250-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,770$30,290$30,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$480

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201820122012
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimSELLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,665$4,340$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$0$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments-640-1,292

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.5 in
Length179.8 in187.8 in
Width70.8 in72.5 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,054 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
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
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 support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

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