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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: $31,979

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $5,331

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,927

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $5,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,465 $34,795
Base Invoice $23,810 $33,403
Limited Extra Value Package 955  
3.5L V6 1,920  
Floor mats 199  
Navigation system 1,240  
AWD 1,390  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Limited Extra Value Package 983  
3.5L V6 1,794  
Floor mats 126  
Navigation system 1,104  
AWD 1,300  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 5,704 1,720
Options (change) 5,307 1,651
Destination 810 795
Total Price $31,979 $37,310
Total Invoice $29,927 $35,849

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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: $6,536
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,050
Model Year20112013
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine269hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,979$37,310
Adjustments for Features-1,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,774$37,310
Total Invoice$29,927$35,849
Adjustments for Features-1,1280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,799$35,849

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112013
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimitedR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
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
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
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
Total Value of Features$5,070$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1280

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See a complete comparison of Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112013
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 Weight3,680 lb.3,326 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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