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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: $32,430

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920152015
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid XSELimitedHybrid Limited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,850 $33,650 $35,850 $29,345 $30,345
Advanced Technology Package 2,785        
Cargo net 49 49 49 100 100
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 235 235
Floor mats   224 224    
Door sill trim plates   199 199 240 240
Driver Assistance Package       695 695
Lighting Package       995 995
Advanced Technology Package 2,479        
Cargo net 35 35 35 80 80
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 185 185
Floor mats   139 139    
Door sill trim plates   179 179 200 200
Driver Assistance Package       598 598
Lighting Package       856 856
Options (change) 3,083 721 721 2,265 2,265
Options (change) 2,659 498 498 1,919 1,919
Destination 1,120 1,120 1,120 820 820
Total Price $38,053 $35,491 $37,691 $32,430 $33,430

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $436
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,511
Model Year20192019201920152015
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid XSELimitedHybrid Limited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine176hp I4 H203hp I4176hp I4 H170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionCVT-6T8CVT-6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 11?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18235/55-19225/60-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,053$35,491$37,691$32,430$33,430
Adjustments for Features-4,835-3,675-5,125-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,218$31,816$32,566$31,380$33,430
Cost Above Minimum$1,402$0$750$0$2,050

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192019201920152015
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimHybrid XSELimitedHybrid Limited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700 $1700  
FWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Cruise control   $150$150
Power liftgate $350$350  
Remote app   $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Around view cameras$500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Perimeter scan$25    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Trailer sway control $25$25  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration   $100$100
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Tachometer $75 $75$75
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $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 
Total Value of Features$9,165$8,005$9,455$5,380$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,835$3,675$5,125$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-480-168-220-1,0010

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192015
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.9 in103.5 in
Length180.9 in179.6 in
Width73.0 in70.8 in
Height67.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,371 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.6 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
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 support0No
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested117553%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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