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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,721

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelAvalonAvalonGolf / GTI
TrimTouringLimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,575 $34,665 $25,095
Base Invoice $26,423 $30,504 $24,091
Preferred Accessory Package 347 347  
Stability control 650 650  
Navigation system 4,155 2,000  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Heated front seats 440    
Power passenger seat (8-way)   300  
Driver's Edition     4,600
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Preferred Accessory Package 236 236  
Stability control 520 520  
Navigation system 3,391 1,700  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Heated front seats 352    
Power passenger seat (8-way)   240  
Driver's Edition     4,416
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 6,041 3,746 5,700
Options (change) 4,858 3,055 5,472
Destination 720 720 820
Total Price $36,336 $39,131 $31,615
Total Invoice $32,001 $34,279 $30,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,606
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,517
Model Year200820082014
ModelAvalonAvalonGolf / GTI
TrimTouringLimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12360, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,336$39,131$31,615
Adjustments for Features-115-1,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,221$37,391$31,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$0
Total Invoice$32,001$34,279$30,383
Adjustments for Features-101-1,5240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,900$32,755$30,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082014
ModelAvalonAvalonGolf / GTI
TrimTouringLimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
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
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
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,280$4,905$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$115$1,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-101-1,5240

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082014
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.3,090 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 GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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