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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: $19,369

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $8,079

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,070

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $7,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimBaseSportLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,650 $24,350 $25,330 $18,390
Base Invoice $21,178 $22,768 $23,684 $17,138
Upgrade Value Package 1,025      
3.5L V6 2,035 1,930 1,920  
Bodyside moldings 199 199 199  
Floor mats 199 199 199  
Cargo cover 90 90    
Alloy wheels 440      
Enhancement Value Package   430    
Sunroof     900  
Stability control       280
Cargo net       69
Upgrade Value Package 972      
3.5L V6 1,901 1,803 1,794  
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125  
Floor mats 126 126 126  
Cargo cover 81 81    
Alloy wheels 392      
Enhancement Value Package   410    
Sunroof     801  
Stability control       247
Cargo net       55
Options (change) 3,988 2,848 3,218 349
Options (change) 3,597 2,545 2,846 302
Destination 810 810 810 630
Total Price $27,448 $28,008 $29,358 $19,369
Total Invoice $25,585 $26,123 $27,340 $18,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,124
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,739
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimBaseSportLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine269hp V6269hp V6269hp V6115hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18225/65-17195/65-15
Total Price$27,448$28,008$29,358$19,369
Adjustments for Features-2,565-2,765-4,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,883$25,243$24,493$19,369
Cost Above Minimum$390$750$0$0
Total Invoice$25,585$26,123$27,340$18,070
Adjustments for Features-2,391-2,579-4,5310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,194$23,544$22,809$18,070
Cost Above Minimum$385$735$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimBaseSportLimitedGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
External spare tire shell  $100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
HD radio  $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio  $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,715$2,915$5,015$150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$2,765$4,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,391-2,579-4,5310

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122006
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in98.9 in
Length181.1 in164.9 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in
Height66.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,560 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.5 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 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4

Upgrade Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested97550%
Total Not Requested97550%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Sport

Enhancement Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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