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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: $28,155

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $3,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,792

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $4,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,205 $24,295
Base Invoice $21,464 $23,323
3.5L V6 1,915  
Heated front seats 440  
Leather seating surfaces 1,050  
Sunroof 900  
Autobahn Package   5,530
6-speed automated manual   1,100
3.5L V6 1,771  
Heated front seats 352  
Leather seating surfaces 840  
Sunroof 720  
Autobahn Package   5,310
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,305 6,630
Options (change) 3,683 6,366
Destination 645 770
Total Price $28,155 $31,695
Total Invoice $25,792 $30,459

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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: $2,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,586
Model Year20072011
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine269hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,155$31,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,155$30,570
Total Invoice$25,792$30,459
Adjustments for Features0-1,081
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,792$29,378

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072011
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,215$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,081

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072011
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in101.5 in
Length181.1 in165.4 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.5 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft346.0 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 controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested212552%

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