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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: $31,930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,635

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelAvalonGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,650 $24,295
Base Invoice $35,686 $23,323
Floor mats 225  
All-weather floor mats 200 235
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Autobahn Package   5,530
Floor mats 140  
All-weather floor mats 120 176
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 425 6,865
Options (change) 260 6,542
Destination 795 770
Total Price $40,870 $31,930
Total Invoice $36,741 $30,635

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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: $5,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,937
Model Year20132011
ModelAvalonGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)785, 11300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,870$31,930
Adjustments for Features-3,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,345$31,930
Total Invoice$36,741$30,635
Adjustments for Features-3,1690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,572$30,635

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132011
ModelAvalonGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
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 driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,315$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1690

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132011
ModelAvalonGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in101.5 in
Length195.2 in165.4 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height57.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,461 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.046.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested332582%
Total Not Requested72518%

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