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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: $33,360

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $2,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192017
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimHybrid XSELimitedHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,850 $33,650 $35,850 $29,970
Advanced Technology Package 2,785      
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 235
Cargo net 49 49 49 100
Floor mats   224 224  
Door sill trim plates   199 199 240
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.       1,995
Advanced Technology Package 2,479      
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 185
Cargo net 35 35 35 80
Floor mats   139 139  
Door sill trim plates   179 179 200
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.       1,716
Options (change) 3,083 721 721 2,570
Options (change) 2,659 498 498 2,181
Destination 1,120 1,120 1,120 820
Total Price $38,053 $35,491 $37,691 $33,360

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,256
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,098
Model Year2019201920192017
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimHybrid XSELimitedHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine176hp I4 H203hp I4176hp I4 H170hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T8CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 11?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18235/55-19225/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,053$35,491$37,691$33,360
Adjustments for Features-1,1600-1,450-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,893$35,491$36,241$33,235
Cost Above Minimum$1,402$0$750$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2019201920192017
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimHybrid XSELimitedHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700 $1700 
FWD $0 $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Power liftgate $350$350 
Remote app   $25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Universal garage door opener$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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan$25   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Trailer sway control $25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Surround sound$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 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer $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 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$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$7,790$6,630$8,080$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$0$1,450$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1150-62-119

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192017
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 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
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested135045%

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