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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: $39,600

Toyota Avalon XLE Touring   
Difference: $2,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelAvalonGolf / GTI
TrimXLE TouringR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,900 $39,785
Floor mats 228  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 379  
Cargo net 49 100
All-weather floor mats 149 235
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Floor mats 138  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Cargo net 35 80
All-weather floor mats 85 185
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 805 1,435
Options (change) 508 1,321
Destination 895 850
Total Price $39,600 $42,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Avalon XLE Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,459
Model Year20182018
ModelAvalonGolf / GTI
TrimXLE TouringR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$39,600$42,070
Adjustments for Features0-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,600$39,820

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelAvalonGolf / GTI
TrimXLE TouringR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
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 tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,415$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelAvalonGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in103.8 in
Length195.3 in167.6 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height57.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,461 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.053.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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