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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: $32,621

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $739

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,390

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,383

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Model Year201820182018201820182017
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750 $29,970
Base Invoice $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491 $28,772
Power Extra Value Package 1,010          
Advanced Technology Package 2,460 2,785        
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 100
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 249 249 235
Floor mats     224 224    
Door sill trim plates     199 199   240
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.           1,995
Power Extra Value Package 959          
Advanced Technology Package 2,189 2,479        
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 35 80
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 145 145 185
Floor mats     139 139    
Door sill trim plates     179 179   200
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.           1,716
Options (change) 3,768 3,083 721 721 298 2,570
Options (change) 3,328 2,659 498 498 180 2,181
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 820
Total Price $33,553 $36,263 $32,621 $35,746 $36,043 $33,360
Total Invoice $31,242 $33,909 $30,390 $33,481 $33,666 $31,773

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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: $414
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,073
Model Year201820182018201820182017
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,553$36,263$32,621$35,746$36,043$33,360
Adjustments for Features-160-1,2600-1,550-735-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,393$35,003$32,621$34,196$35,308$33,035
Cost Above Minimum$772$2,382$0$1,575$2,687$0
Total Invoice$31,242$33,909$30,390$33,481$33,666$31,773
Adjustments for Features-149-1,1780-1,452-687-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,093$32,731$30,390$32,029$32,979$31,463
Cost Above Minimum$703$2,341$0$1,639$2,589$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182018201820182017
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100$1100
CVT $1000 $1000  
FWD$0 $0 $0$0
AWD $1700 $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100 
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Power liftgate$350 $350$350$350 
Remote app     $25
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Around view cameras$500$500  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear     $100
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan$25$25  $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist     $25
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo mat  $40$40 $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
Apple CarPlay support     $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Mirrorlink support     $0
SD Card slot     $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
Steering-linked fog lights     $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Tachometer$75 $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$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600$600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    $100
Total Value of Features$6,590$7,690$6,430$7,980$7,165$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$160$1,260$0$1,550$735$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-149-1,1780-1,452-687-310

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182017
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

Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Around view cameras300No
Perimeter scan25No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested102553%
Total Not Requested92547%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Around view cameras300No
Perimeter scan25No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested117553%
Total Not Requested102547%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested135045%

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