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Toyota 4Runner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota 4Runner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,265

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $5,173

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,071

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
Model4Runner4RunnerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSport EditionLimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,975 $34,350 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $26,642 $30,674 $28,171 $29,131
Side curtain airbags 680 650    
Navigation system 2,620 2,420    
Universal garage door opener 125      
Floor mats 184 184    
Cargo net 49 49 100 100
Rear spoiler 200 200    
AC power outlet 100      
Sunroof 900 900    
Side curtain airbags 583 559    
Navigation system 2,137 1,987    
Universal garage door opener 100      
Floor mats 112 112    
Cargo net 34 34 80 80
Rear spoiler 160 160    
AC power outlet 80      
Sunroof 720 720    
Options (change) 4,858 4,403 100 100
Options (change) 3,926 3,572 80 80
Destination 605 605 820 820
Total Price $35,438 $39,358 $30,265 $31,265
Total Invoice $31,173 $34,851 $29,071 $30,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,158
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,295
Model Year2006200620152015
Model4Runner4RunnerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSport EditionLimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine236hp V6236hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionA5A5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17265/60-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,438$39,358$30,265$31,265
Adjustments for Features-2,065-3,240-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,373$36,118$29,215$31,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,745$0$2,050
Total Invoice$31,173$34,851$29,071$30,031
Adjustments for Features-1,816-2,869-1,0090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,357$31,982$28,062$30,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,625$0$1,969

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2006200620152015
Model4Runner4RunnerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSport EditionLimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100  
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop$100   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Running boards $350  
Skid plates$150$150  
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,905$7,080$4,890$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$3,240$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,816-2,869-1,0090

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062015
Model4RunnerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in103.5 in
Length189.2 in179.6 in
Width75.2 in70.8 in
Height69.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom32.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.6 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft366.5 ft3

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