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Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,336

Toyota Avalon Touring   
Difference: $974

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,001

Toyota Avalon Touring   
Difference: $3,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelAvalonAvalonGolf / GTI
TrimTouringLimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,575 $34,665 $34,795
Base Invoice $26,423 $30,504 $33,403
Preferred Accessory Package 347 347  
Navigation system 4,155 2,000  
Stability control 650 650  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Heated front seats 440    
Power passenger seat (8-way)   300  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Preferred Accessory Package 236 236  
Navigation system 3,391 1,700  
Stability control 520 520  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Heated front seats 352    
Power passenger seat (8-way)   240  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 6,041 3,746 1,720
Options (change) 4,858 3,055 1,651
Destination 720 720 795
Total Price $36,336 $39,131 $37,310
Total Invoice $32,001 $34,279 $35,849

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Avalon Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,926
Model Year200820082013
ModelAvalonAvalonGolf / GTI
TrimTouringLimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6268hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12360, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,336$39,131$37,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,336$37,506$36,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$0
Total Invoice$32,001$34,279$35,849
Adjustments for Features0-1,424-922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,001$32,855$34,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$854$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082013
ModelAvalonAvalonGolf / GTI
TrimTouringLimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,080$4,705$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,424-922

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
ModelAvalonGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in101.5 in
Length197.2 in165.4 in
Width72.8 in70.3 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.446.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Power passenger seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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