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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: $31,195

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $7,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
Model4RunnerGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,325 $30,245
Limited Extra Value Package 465  
Navigation system 2,420  
Floor mats 184  
Cargo net 49 100
Limited Extra Value Package 372  
Navigation system 1,987  
Floor mats 112  
Cargo net 34 80
Options (change) 3,118 100
Options (change) 2,505 80
Destination 745 850
Total Price $39,188 $31,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,038
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,218
Model Year20092018
Model4RunnerGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine236hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$39,188$31,195
Adjustments for Features0-45
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,188$31,150

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

Model Year20092018
Model4RunnerGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power retractable rear window$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,345$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$45
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1

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

Model Year20092018
Model4RunnerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in103.5 in
Length189.2 in179.8 in
Width75.2 in70.8 in
Height69.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.3,054 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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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Hydraulically cross-linked shocks500No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
JBL, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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