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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: $38,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelAvalonGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,435 $36,495
Navigation system 1,450  
Rear spoiler 349  
Floor mats 199  
Cargo net   100
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation system 1,291  
Rear spoiler 219  
Floor mats 126  
Cargo net   80
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,998 1,200
Options (change) 1,636 1,136
Destination 760 920
Total Price $39,193 $38,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,428
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,284
Model Year20122020
ModelAvalonGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,193$38,615
Adjustments for Features0-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,193$35,765

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122020
ModelAvalonGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
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
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,265$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-152

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122020
ModelAvalonGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in103.8 in
Length197.6 in167.6 in
Width72.8 in70.8 in
Height58.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.453.7 ft3

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