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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: $29,605

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,598

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,320 $24,295
Base Invoice $26,478 $23,323
Floor mats 225  
All-weather floor mats 200 235
Autobahn Package   5,530
Floor mats 140  
All-weather floor mats 120 176
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 425 5,765
Options (change) 260 5,486
Destination 860 770
Total Price $29,605 $30,830
Total Invoice $27,598 $29,579

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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: $2,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,473
Model Year20142011
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine176hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,605$30,830
Adjustments for Features-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,005$30,830
Total Invoice$27,598$29,579
Adjustments for Features-1,4920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,106$29,579

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142011
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
TrimLimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,540$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4920

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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 Year20142011
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in101.5 in
Length179.9 in165.4 in
Width72.6 in70.3 in
Height65.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,436 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		38.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		73.4 ft346.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested212552%

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