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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: $38,040

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $2,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112021
Model4RunnerGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,400 $36,945
Navigation system 1,420  
Floor mats 199  
Cargo net 49 100
Navigation system 1,263  
Floor mats 126  
Cargo net 34 80
Options (change) 1,668 100
Options (change) 1,423 80
Destination 810 995
Total Price $40,878 $38,040

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,933
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,517
Model Year20112021
Model4RunnerGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 15400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-20225/40-18
Total Price$40,878$38,040
Adjustments for Features0-1,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,878$36,945

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

Model Year20112021
Model4RunnerGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power retractable rear window$350 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500 
Total Value of Features$5,720$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-31

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

Model Year20112021
Model4RunnerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in103.8 in
Length189.9 in167.6 in
Width75.8 in70.8 in
Height71.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,401 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom34.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		46.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		88.8 ft353.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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