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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: $19,618

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $18,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $16,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172006
Model4Runner4Runner4RunnerGolf / GTI
TrimSR5TRD Off-RoadLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,710 $36,835 $41,525 $18,390
Base Invoice $31,038 $33,913 $38,470 $17,138
Cargo cover 155 155 155  
Floor mats 235   235  
Cargo net 49 49 49 69
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 99
Sunroof 850 850    
Premium Package 1,580 1,710    
Stability control       280
Cold Weather Package       150
Cargo cover 95 95 95  
Floor mats 150   150  
Cargo net 35 35 35 55
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 64
Sunroof 757 757    
Premium Package 1,684 1,802    
Stability control       247
Cold Weather Package       133
Options (change) 3,118 3,013 688 598
Options (change) 2,866 2,834 425 499
Destination 960 960 960 630
Total Price $37,788 $40,808 $43,173 $19,618
Total Invoice $34,864 $37,707 $39,855 $18,267

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,457
Model Year2017201720172006
Model4Runner4Runner4RunnerGolf / GTI
TrimSR5TRD Off-RoadLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6115hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5M5
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 15200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17245/60-20195/65-15
Total Price$37,788$40,808$43,173$19,618
Adjustments for Features-6,655-8,940-9,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,133$31,868$33,643$19,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$2,510$0
Total Invoice$34,864$37,707$39,855$18,267
Adjustments for Features-6,140-8,261-8,7980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,724$29,446$31,057$18,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$722$2,333$0

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

Model Year2017201720172006
Model4Runner4Runner4RunnerGolf / GTI
TrimSR5TRD Off-RoadLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0 $0 
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Power retractable rear window$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Crawl control $500  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Terrain selector $200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300 
Lockable rear differential $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Skid plates$150$150$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,895$9,180$9,770$240
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,655$8,940$9,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,140-8,261-8,7980

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

Model Year20172006
Model4RunnerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in98.9 in
Length190.2 in164.9 in
Width75.8 in68.3 in
Height71.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,401 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in33.5 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 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.3 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
88.8 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner SR5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Navigation system550No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Total Requested22517%
Total Not Requested110083%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Navigation system550No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Total Requested22517%
Total Not Requested110083%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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