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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: $29,265

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $2,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,337

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $3,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,490 $25,095
Base Invoice $22,896 $24,091
Limited Extra Value Package 870  
3.5L V6 1,920  
Navigation system 1,240  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Limited Extra Value Package 819  
3.5L V6 1,797  
Navigation system 1,080  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,030 5,700
Options (change) 3,696 5,472
Destination 745 820
Total Price $29,265 $31,615
Total Invoice $27,337 $30,383

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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: $2,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,340
Model Year20092014
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine269hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,265$31,615
Adjustments for Features-3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,950$31,615
Total Invoice$27,337$30,383
Adjustments for Features-2940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,043$30,383

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092014
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $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 
Metal pedals $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$3,630$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2940

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092014
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 Weight3,560 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
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested220073%
Total Not Requested80027%

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%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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