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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: $29,654

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $846

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,630

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420152015
ModelRAV4Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,320 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $26,478 $28,171 $29,131
Floor mats 225    
Cargo net 49 100 100
All-weather floor mats 200 235 235
Floor mats 140    
Cargo net 32 80 80
All-weather floor mats 120 185 185
Options (change) 474 335 335
Options (change) 292 265 265
Destination 860 820 820
Total Price $29,654 $30,500 $31,500
Total Invoice $27,630 $29,256 $30,216

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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: $971
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,714
Model Year201420152015
ModelRAV4Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine176hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,654$30,500$31,500
Adjustments for Features-1,175-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,479$29,450$31,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$27,630$29,256$30,216
Adjustments for Features-1,095-1,0070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,535$28,249$30,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,967

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201420152015
ModelRAV4Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo tray$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,040$3,915$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,095-1,0070

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142015
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.7 in103.5 in
Length179.9 in179.6 in
Width72.6 in70.8 in
Height65.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,436 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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