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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: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,319

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
Model4RunnerGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,100 $24,295
Base Invoice $31,344 $23,323
Limited Extra Value Package 465  
Navigation system 2,420  
Floor mats 184  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Limited Extra Value Package 372  
Navigation system 1,987  
Floor mats 112  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 3,069 5,530
Options (change) 2,471 5,310
Destination 745 770
Total Price $38,914 $30,595
Total Invoice $34,560 $29,403

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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: $4,214
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,511
Model Year20082011
Model4RunnerGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine236hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,914$30,595
Adjustments for Features-4,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,809$30,595
Total Invoice$34,560$29,403
Adjustments for Features-3,6460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,914$29,403

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

Model Year20082011
Model4RunnerGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power retractable rear window$350 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500 
Total Value of Features$6,370$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6460

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See a complete comparison of Toyota 4Runner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

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

Model Year20082011
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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See a complete comparison of Toyota 4Runner vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Hydraulically cross-linked shocks500No
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

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
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

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