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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: $30,305

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $994

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,330 $29,385
Base Invoice $23,684 $28,210
3.5L V6 1,920  
Floor mats 199  
Rearview camera 475  
Premium Plus Value Package 1,175  
AWD 1,390  
Cargo net   100
3.5L V6 1,794  
Floor mats 126  
Rearview camera 424  
Premium Plus Value Package 1,119  
AWD 1,300  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 5,159 100
Options (change) 4,763 80
Destination 810 820
Total Price $31,299 $30,305
Total Invoice $29,257 $29,110

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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: $896
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,620
Model Year20122016
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine269hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
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$31,299$30,305
Adjustments for Features-1,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,409$30,305
Total Invoice$29,257$29,110
Adjustments for Features-1,7670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,490$29,110

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$6,405$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7670

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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 Year20122016
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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See a complete comparison of Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested165065%
Total Not Requested90035%

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