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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: $29,740

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $9,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092021
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,490 $36,945
Limited Extra Value Package 870  
Navigation system 1,240  
3.5L V6 1,920  
Rearview camera 475  
Cargo net   100
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Limited Extra Value Package 819  
Navigation system 1,080  
3.5L V6 1,797  
Rearview camera 380  
Cargo net   80
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,505 1,200
Options (change) 4,076 1,136
Destination 745 995
Total Price $29,740 $39,140

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota RAV4 Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,856
Model Year20092021
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine269hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionA5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,740$39,140
Adjustments for Features0-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,740$34,190

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092021
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,715$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-270

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092021
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in103.8 in
Length181.1 in167.6 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in
Height66.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,560 lb.3,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.4 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 in38.1 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft353.7 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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested255085%
Total Not Requested45015%

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