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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: $19,618

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $7,399

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $6,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182006
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,500 $29,030 $29,250 $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750 $18,390
Base Invoice $23,844 $27,288 $27,376 $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491 $17,138
Floor mats 224 224 224     224 224    
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 69
All-weather floor mats 249 249   249 249 249 249 249 99
Stability control                 280
Cold Weather Package                 150
Floor mats 139 139 139     139 139    
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 55
All-weather floor mats 145 145   145 145 145 145 145 64
Stability control                 247
Cold Weather Package                 133
Options (change) 522 522 273 298 298 522 522 298 598
Options (change) 319 319 174 180 180 319 319 180 499
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 630
Total Price $27,017 $30,547 $30,518 $30,083 $33,478 $32,422 $35,547 $36,043 $19,618
Total Invoice $25,158 $28,602 $28,545 $28,094 $31,430 $30,211 $33,302 $33,666 $18,267

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,784
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,662
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182006
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4115hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6T6CVTT6CVTT6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6576, 11200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18195/65-15
Total Price$27,017$30,547$30,518$30,083$33,478$32,422$35,547$36,043$19,618
Adjustments for Features-5,615-7,990-5,890-7,625-9,575-10,165-11,715-10,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,402$22,557$24,628$22,458$23,903$22,257$23,832$25,143$19,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,155$3,226$1,056$2,501$855$2,430$3,741$0
Total Invoice$25,158$28,602$28,545$28,094$31,430$30,211$33,302$33,666$18,267
Adjustments for Features-5,229-7,481-5,509-7,121-8,989-9,472-10,975-10,1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,929$21,121$23,036$20,973$22,441$20,739$22,327$23,485$18,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,192$3,107$1,044$2,512$810$2,398$3,556$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182006
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100 $1100 $1100 
CVT $1000  $1000 $1000  
5-speed manual        $0
FWD$0 $0$0 $0 $0$0
AWD $1700  $1700 $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100      
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control        $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate       $100 
Heated steering wheel       $100 
Power liftgate     $350$350$350 
Proximity key $250  $250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener     $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras       $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear     $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  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25   $25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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 
Roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles        $15
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0      
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings        $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0      
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support     $0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player        $50
DVD-compatible player     $0$0$0 
HD radio $50 $50$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app $50 $50$50    
Navigation system     $600$600$600 
Satellite radio $200 $200$200$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0 $0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound       $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 $25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25 $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 $50     
Tachometer$75 $75$75 $75 $75$75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50     $50
Manual height 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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$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     
Total Value of Features$6,630$9,005$6,905$8,640$10,590$11,180$12,730$11,915$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,615$7,990$5,890$7,625$9,575$10,165$11,715$10,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,229-7,481-5,509-7,121-8,989-9,472-10,975-10,1810

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182006
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in98.9 in
Length183.5 in164.9 in
Width72.6 in68.3 in
Height65.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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