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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: $31,790

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $7,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120122012
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimGTI AutobahnLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,945 $25,050 $29,220
7-speed automated manual 1,100    
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
Navigation system   795 795
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
MyLink / Intellilink   100 100
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Forward collision warning     295
7-speed automated manual 1,056    
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
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) 1,100 5,915 3,590
Options (change) 1,056 5,333 3,160
Destination 995 825 825
Total Price $39,040 $31,790 $33,635

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Equinox LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,132
Model Year202120122012
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimGTI AutobahnLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$39,040$31,790$33,635
Adjustments for Features-4,3250-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,715$31,790$32,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$480

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year202120122012
ModelGolf / GTIEquinoxEquinox
TrimGTI AutobahnLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
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 
Cornering lights$50  
LED headlights$1000  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$8,665$4,340$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,325$0$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments-2270-1,288

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20212012
ModelGolf / GTIEquinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in112.5 in
Length167.6 in187.8 in
Width70.8 in72.5 in
Height58.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 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 Headroom38.1 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
17.4 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 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%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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