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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: $31,430

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192019201920192018
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimXLEHybrid XLEAdventureHybrid XSELimitedHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,450 $29,650 $33,050 $33,850 $33,650 $35,850 $30,245
Entune Audio with Navigation 525   525        
Power Extra Value Package 1,215   1,025        
Power driver seat 880 880          
Universal garage door opener 349 349 349 349      
Floor mats 224 224 224   224 224  
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 49 100
All-weather floor mats 249 249   249 249 249 235
Convenience Package   1,905          
Cold Area Package     1,060        
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation       1,310      
Entune Audio with Navigation 500   467        
Power Extra Value Package 1,154   985        
Power driver seat 783 783          
Universal garage door opener 274 274 274 274      
Floor mats 139 139 139   139 139  
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 35 35 80
All-weather floor mats 145 145   145 145 145 185
Convenience Package   1,697          
Cold Area Package     943        
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation       1,165      
Options (change) 3,491 3,656 3,232 1,957 522 522 335
Options (change) 3,030 3,073 2,843 1,619 319 319 265
Destination 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120 850
Total Price $32,061 $34,426 $37,402 $36,927 $35,292 $37,492 $31,430

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,131
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $221
Model Year2019201920192019201920192018
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimXLEHybrid XLEAdventureHybrid XSELimitedHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine203hp I4176hp I4 H203hp I4176hp I4 H203hp I4176hp I4 H170hp I4
TransmissionT8CVT-6T8CVT-6T8CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6576, 11?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17235/55-19225/60-18235/55-19225/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$32,061$34,426$37,402$36,927$35,292$37,492$31,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-1,900-2,235-1,700-3,150-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,061$32,576$35,502$34,692$33,592$34,342$30,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$515$3,441$2,631$1,531$2,281$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2019201920192019201920192018
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Golf / GTI
TrimXLEHybrid XLEAdventureHybrid XSELimitedHybrid LimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 $1100 $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
FWD$0   $0 $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100   $100
Heated steering wheel  $100    
Power liftgate$350$350$350 $350$350 
Remote app      $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear      $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$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 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist      $25
Trailer sway control$25$25  $25$25 
Vehicle health reports      $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Cargo mat$40$40$40 $40$40$40
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof      $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0    
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support      $100
Apple CarPlay support      $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Larger infotainment display      $0
Mirrorlink support      $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Interior ambient lighting      $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25 $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750 
Tachometer$75 $75 $75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100   
Leather seating surfaces      $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat      $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels    $600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Wheels, dark finish  $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$5,130$6,980$7,030$7,365$6,830$8,280$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$1,900$2,235$1,700$3,150$500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-225-201-166-69-121-18

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192018
ModelRAV4Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.9 in103.5 in
Length180.9 in179.8 in
Width73.0 in70.8 in
Height67.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,371 lb.3,054 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 XLE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Roof rails250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation app50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested92555%
Total Not Requested75045%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Adventure

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation app50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Cold Area Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested55081%
Total Not Requested12519%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE

Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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