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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: $25,210

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $4,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelRAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimSportLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,350 $25,330 $21,685
Rearview camera 475 475  
3.5L V6 1,930 1,920  
Automatic headlights 70    
Floor mats 199 199  
Cargo cover 90    
AWD 1,400 1,390 2,250
Roof rack 220    
Power driver seat   440  
AC power outlet   0  
Cargo net     100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Rearview camera 424 424  
3.5L V6 1,803 1,794  
Automatic headlights 62    
Floor mats 126 126  
Cargo cover 81    
AWD 1,309 1,300 2,159
Roof rack 195    
Power driver seat   392  
AC power outlet   0  
Cargo net     80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Options (change) 4,384 4,424 2,675
Options (change) 4,000 4,036 2,509
Destination 810 810 850
Total Price $29,544 $30,564 $25,210

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,464
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,473
Model Year201220122018
ModelRAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimSportLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine269hp V6269hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/65-17195/65-15
Total Price$29,544$30,564$25,210
Adjustments for Features-340-2,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,204$27,674$25,210
Cost Above Minimum$1,530$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122018
ModelRAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimSportLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
External spare tire shell $100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player$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 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $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$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,630$7,180$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$2,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-317-2,6980

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.7 in103.5 in
Length181.1 in179.8 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,481 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

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested215100%

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