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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: $31,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920122012
ModelRAV4RAV4Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid XSELimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,850 $33,650 $24,595 $34,590
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,310      
All-weather floor mats 249 249 235 235
Floor mats   224    
Door sill trim plates   199    
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,500
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,165      
All-weather floor mats 145 145 185 185
Floor mats   139    
Door sill trim plates   179    
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,440
Options (change) 1,559 672 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 1,310 463 5,945 1,625
Destination 1,120 1,120 770 770
Total Price $36,529 $35,442 $31,600 $37,095

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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: $1,733
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,992
Model Year2019201920122012
ModelRAV4RAV4Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid XSELimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine176hp I4 H203hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 11?, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18235/55-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,529$35,442$31,600$37,095
Adjustments for Features-5,760-5,5750-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,769$29,867$31,600$35,145
Cost Above Minimum$902$0$0$3,545

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2019201920122012
ModelRAV4RAV4Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid XSELimitedGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700  $1700
FWD $0$0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Power liftgate $350  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Trailer sway control $25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,090$8,905$3,330$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,760$5,575$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-383-2490-1,872

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192012
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in101.5 in
Length180.9 in165.4 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height67.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,371 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE

Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Total Requested55045%
Total Not Requested67555%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested237559%
Total Not Requested167541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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