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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: $31,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $12,297

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,326

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
Model4RunnerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,125 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $39,022 $23,611 $33,207
Floor mats 224    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 99    
Cargo cover 155    
All-weather floor mats 249 235 235
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Floor mats 139    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 72    
Cargo cover 95    
All-weather floor mats 145 185 185
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 727 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 451 5,945 1,625
Destination 1,045 770 770
Total Price $43,897 $31,600 $37,095
Total Invoice $40,518 $30,326 $35,602

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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: $7,517
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,780
Model Year201820122012
Model4RunnerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 15300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$43,897$31,600$37,095
Adjustments for Features-4,7800-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,117$31,600$35,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$40,518$30,326$35,602
Adjustments for Features-4,4120-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,106$30,326$33,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,404

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

Model Year201820122012
Model4RunnerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power retractable rear window$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo tray$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
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
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
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
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$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$6,620$1,840$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,780$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4120-1,872

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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 Year20182012
Model4RunnerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in101.5 in
Length190.2 in165.4 in
Width75.8 in70.3 in
Height71.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,401 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in35.5 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		46.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		88.8 ft346.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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