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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: $29,986

Toyota RAV4 XLE   
Difference: $1,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,500 $29,030 $29,250 $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750 $30,245
Entune Audio with Navigation 525   525            
Power Extra Value Package 1,215   1,025 1,010          
Power driver seat 880 880              
Universal garage door opener 349 349 349   349        
Floor mats 224 224 224     224 224    
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 100
All-weather floor mats 249 249   249 249 249 249 249 235
Convenience Package   1,905              
Cold Area Package     1,060            
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation       1,310 1,310        
Entune Audio with Navigation 500   467            
Power Extra Value Package 1,154   985 959          
Power driver seat 783 783              
Universal garage door opener 274 274 274   274        
Floor mats 139 139 139     139 139    
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 80
All-weather floor mats 145 145   145 145 145 145 145 185
Convenience Package   1,697              
Cold Area Package     943            
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation       1,165 1,165        
Options (change) 3,491 3,656 3,232 2,618 1,957 522 522 298 335
Options (change) 3,030 3,073 2,843 2,304 1,619 319 319 180 265
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 850
Total Price $29,986 $33,681 $33,477 $32,403 $35,137 $32,422 $35,547 $36,043 $31,430

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota RAV4 XLE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $744
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,779
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6T6CVTT6CVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$29,986$33,681$33,477$32,403$35,137$32,422$35,547$36,043$31,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-200-1,235-2,335-1,700-3,250-2,535-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,986$31,731$33,277$31,168$32,802$30,722$32,297$33,508$30,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,745$3,291$1,182$2,816$736$2,311$3,522$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100 $1100 $1100$1100
CVT $1000  $1000 $1000  
FWD$0 $0$0 $0 $0$0
AWD $1700  $1700 $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100     $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate       $100 
Heated steering wheel  $100    $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 $350$350$350 
Remote app        $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100$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$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear        $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150   $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250   $250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan       $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist        $25
Trailer sway control$25$25   $25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports        $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment        $50
Cargo mat$40$40$40  $40$40 $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$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$75$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25      
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0      
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)        $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof        $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0      
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support        $100
Apple CarPlay support        $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Larger infotainment display        $0
Mirrorlink support        $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250$250  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar        $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Interior ambient lighting        $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25 $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750$750$750 
Tachometer$75 $75$75 $75 $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100  $100 
Leather seating surfaces        $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat        $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat        $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat        $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat        $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat        $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat        $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350   $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels     $600$600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0    
Wheels, dark finish  $0      
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100    $100
Total Value of Features$5,130$7,080$5,330$6,365$7,465$6,830$8,380$7,665$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$200$1,235$2,335$1,700$3,250$2,535$700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,815-186-1,152-2,184-1,584-3,045-2,368-25

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
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.3,054 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 XLE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation app50Yes
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system550Yes
Total Requested92555%
Total Not Requested75045%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Adventure

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation app50Yes
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Cold Area Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested55081%
Total Not Requested12519%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system550Yes
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE

Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system550Yes
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

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

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