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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: $31,140

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,609

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $2,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimitedTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,490 $30,345
Base Invoice $22,896 $29,131
Navigation system 1,240  
3.5L V6 1,920  
Rearview camera 475  
Limited Extra Value Package 870  
AWD 1,400  
Cargo net   100
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation system 1,080  
3.5L V6 1,797  
Rearview camera 380  
Limited Extra Value Package 819  
AWD 892  
Cargo net   80
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,905 1,200
Options (change) 4,968 1,136
Destination 745 820
Total Price $31,140 $32,365
Total Invoice $28,609 $31,087

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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: $2,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,948
Model Year20092015
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimitedTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine269hp V6150hp I4 D
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,140$32,365
Adjustments for Features-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,540$32,365
Total Invoice$28,609$31,087
Adjustments for Features-1,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,139$31,087

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092015
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimitedTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
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
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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$6,265$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4700

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092015
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 Weight3,680 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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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested175058%
Total Not Requested125042%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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