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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: $33,122

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $148

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,850

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimSELimitedHybrid Limited1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,265 $31,510 $33,610 $29,385
Base Invoice $27,363 $29,461 $31,593 $28,210
Advanced Technology Package 3,030      
Cargo net 49 49 49 100
All-weather floor mats 239 239 239 235
Cargo mat 95      
Floor mats   225 225  
Door sill trim plates   199 199 240
Driver Assistance Package       1,495
Lighting Package       995
Advanced Technology Package 2,697      
Cargo net 35 35 35 80
All-weather floor mats 135 135 135 185
Cargo mat 59      
Floor mats   140 140  
Door sill trim plates   179 179 200
Driver Assistance Package       1,286
Lighting Package       856
Options (change) 3,413 712 712 3,065
Options (change) 2,926 489 489 2,607
Destination 900 900 900 820
Total Price $33,578 $33,122 $35,222 $33,270
Total Invoice $31,189 $30,850 $32,982 $31,637

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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: $23
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $668
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimSELimitedHybrid Limited1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 11?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,578$33,122$35,222$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,600-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,578$33,072$33,622$33,095
Cost Above Minimum$506$0$550$0
Total Invoice$31,189$30,850$32,982$31,637
Adjustments for Features0-47-1,498-166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,189$30,803$31,484$31,471
Cost Above Minimum$386$0$681$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimSELimitedHybrid Limited1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
CVT  $1000 
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app   $25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan$25   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Trailer sway control $25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,690$6,740$8,290$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,600$175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-1,498-166

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.7 in103.5 in
Length183.5 in179.6 in
Width72.6 in70.8 in
Height65.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 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 Room54.3 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 Room48.9 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
Toyota RAV4 SE

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300No
Perimeter scan25No
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested227562%
Total Not Requested137538%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested235080%
Total Not Requested60020%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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