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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: $7,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimSLTPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,685 $26,750 $30,040
All-weather floor mats 235 200 200
AWD 2,250 1,750 1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Cargo net 100    
Convenience Package   1,200  
Cargo cover   175  
3.6L V6   1,500 1,500
Technology Package   890 890
Enhanced Convenience Package     950
All-weather floor mats 185 182 182
AWD 2,159 1,662 1,662
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Cargo net 80    
Convenience Package   1,092  
Cargo cover   159  
3.6L V6   1,365 1,365
Technology Package   810 810
Enhanced Convenience Package     864
Options (change) 2,910 5,715 5,290
Options (change) 2,694 5,270 4,883
Destination 850 895 895
Total Price $25,445 $33,360 $36,225

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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: $5,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,501
Model Year201820172017
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimSLTPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$25,445$33,360$36,225
Adjustments for Features0-2,675-4,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,445$30,685$31,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$640

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201820172017
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimSLTPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
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 recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,290$5,965$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,675$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,532-4,642

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,481 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
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%

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