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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: $24,885

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072018
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimBaseSportLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,950 $22,525 $23,205 $21,685
Cargo cover 140 140    
3.5L V6 2,035 1,915 1,915  
Alloy wheels 440      
AWD 1,400 1,400 1,400 2,250
Roof rack 220      
Cargo net       100
Cargo cover 112 112    
3.5L V6 1,881 1,771 1,771  
Alloy wheels 352      
AWD 931 909 898 2,159
Roof rack 176      
Cargo net       80
Options (change) 4,235 3,455 3,315 2,350
Options (change) 3,452 2,792 2,669 2,239
Destination 645 645 645 850
Total Price $25,830 $26,625 $27,165 $24,885

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,304
Model Year2007200720072018
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimBaseSportLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine269hp V6269hp V6269hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18225/65-17195/65-15
Total Price$25,830$26,625$27,165$24,885
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,575-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,830$26,400$25,590$24,470
Cost Above Minimum$240$810$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2007200720072018
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimBaseSportLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
External spare tire shell  $100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125  
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats   $75
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $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$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,150$4,375$5,725$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,575$415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-205-1,437-52

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072018
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.7 in103.5 in
Length181.1 in179.8 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,655 lb.3,481 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested215100%

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