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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: $41,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $1,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,574

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $1,060

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Model Year20182016
ModelAvalonGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,300 $35,650
Base Invoice $37,171 $34,225
Floor mats 228  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 379  
Cargo net 49 100
All-weather floor mats 149 235
Driver Assistance Package   1,295
DCC & Navigation Package   2,245
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Floor mats 138  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Cargo net 35 80
All-weather floor mats 85 185
Driver Assistance Package   1,114
DCC & Navigation Package   2,154
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 805 4,975
Options (change) 508 4,589
Destination 895 820
Total Price $43,000 $41,445
Total Invoice $38,574 $39,634

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Avalon Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $797
Model Year20182016
ModelAvalonGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)785, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$43,000$41,445
Adjustments for Features0-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,000$41,170
Total Invoice$38,574$39,634
Adjustments for Features0-263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,574$39,371

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
ModelAvalonGolf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
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
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,740$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-263

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
ModelAvalonGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in103.8 in
Length195.3 in167.5 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height57.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,461 lb.3,340 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.052.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested180078%
Total Not Requested50022%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%

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