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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: $28,025

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $2,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,424

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $3,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,555 $29,385
Base Invoice $20,862 $28,210
Side curtain airbags 650  
3.5L V6 1,915  
Sunroof 900  
AWD 1,400  
Cargo net   100
Side curtain airbags 559  
3.5L V6 1,771  
Sunroof 720  
AWD 907  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 4,865 100
Options (change) 3,957 80
Destination 605 820
Total Price $28,025 $30,305
Total Invoice $25,424 $29,110

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,711
Model Year20062016
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine269hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,025$30,305
Adjustments for Features0-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,025$29,290
Total Invoice$25,424$29,110
Adjustments for Features0-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,424$28,135

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062016
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Heated front seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,400$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-975

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062016
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.7 in103.5 in
Length181.1 in179.6 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,655 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.6 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 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft366.5 ft3

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