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Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,868

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $6,417

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,393

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $5,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelRAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimSportLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,875 $22,555 $18,390
Base Invoice $20,232 $20,862 $17,138
Side curtain airbags 650 650  
Cargo cover 140    
3.5L V6 1,915 1,915  
Sunroof 900 900  
CD changer, in-dash 200    
Stability control     280
Cargo net     69
CD changer, remote     499
Side curtain airbags 559 559  
Cargo cover 112    
3.5L V6 1,771 1,771  
Sunroof 720 720  
CD changer, in-dash 150    
Stability control     247
Cargo net     55
CD changer, remote     323
Options (change) 3,805 3,465 848
Options (change) 3,312 3,050 625
Destination 605 605 630
Total Price $26,285 $26,625 $19,868
Total Invoice $24,149 $24,517 $18,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,132
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,786
Model Year200620062006
ModelRAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimSportLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine269hp V6269hp V6115hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/29 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/65-17195/65-15
Total Price$26,285$26,625$19,868
Adjustments for Features-2,475-3,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,810$23,000$19,868
Cost Above Minimum$810$0$0
Total Invoice$24,149$24,517$18,393
Adjustments for Features-2,274-3,3380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,875$21,179$18,393
Cost Above Minimum$696$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620062006
ModelRAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimSportLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
External spare tire shell $100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats  $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,125$4,275$650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$3,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,274-3,3380

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062006
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in98.9 in
Length181.1 in164.9 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in
Height66.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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