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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: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,984

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
Model4RunnerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,350 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $30,674 $23,611 $33,207
Side curtain airbags 650    
Navigation system 2,420    
Floor mats 184    
Sunroof 900    
Rear spoiler 200    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Side curtain airbags 559    
Navigation system 1,987    
Floor mats 112    
Sunroof 720    
Rear spoiler 160    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 4,354 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 3,538 5,760 1,440
Destination 645 770 770
Total Price $39,349 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $34,857 $30,141 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,169
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,337
Model Year200720122012
Model4RunnerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine236hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$39,349$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-3,8150-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,534$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$34,857$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-3,3790-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,478$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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

Model Year200720122012
Model4RunnerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power retractable rear window$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Satellite radio $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,955$2,140$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3790-1,874

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

Model Year20072012
Model4RunnerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in101.5 in
Length189.2 in165.4 in
Width75.2 in70.3 in
Height69.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.5 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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