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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: $30,548

Toyota RAV4 SE   
Difference: $1,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162019
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimSELimitedHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,265 $31,510 $33,610 $29,995
Cargo net 49 49 49 100
All-weather floor mats 239 239 239 235
Cargo mat 95      
Floor mats   225 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Cargo net 35 35 35 80
All-weather floor mats 135 135 135 185
Cargo mat 59      
Floor mats   140 140  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
Options (change) 383 513 513 660
Options (change) 229 310 310 535
Destination 900 900 900 895
Total Price $30,548 $32,923 $35,023 $31,550

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota RAV4 Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,527
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,608
Model Year2016201620162019
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimSELimitedHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H147hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVTT8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$30,548$32,923$35,023$31,550
Adjustments for Features-650-3,900-5,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,898$29,023$29,573$31,550
Cost Above Minimum$875$0$550$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2016201620162019
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimSELimitedHybrid LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
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
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
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
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player $0$0 
Larger infotainment display   $0
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation app$50   
Navigation system $600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
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$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$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$5,965$9,215$10,765$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$3,900$5,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-606-3,633-5,1050

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162019
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.7 in103.5 in
Length183.5 in179.8 in
Width72.6 in70.8 in
Height65.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,979 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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