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Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,075

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $84

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,205

Toyota RAV4 XLE   
Difference: $677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Jetta
TrimXLESELimitedHybrid LimitedGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,270 $29,265 $31,510 $33,610 $23,745
Base Invoice $24,562 $27,363 $29,461 $31,593 $22,795
Entune Audio with Navigation 525        
Floor mats 225   225 225  
All-weather floor mats 239 239 239 239 235
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation   1,310      
Autobahn Package         2,050
Navigation system         900
Rear spoiler         375
Entune Audio with Navigation 468        
Floor mats 140   140 140  
All-weather floor mats 135 135 135 135 185
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation   1,165      
Autobahn Package         1,968
Navigation system         864
Rear spoiler         300
Options (change) 989 1,549 464 464 3,560
Options (change) 743 1,300 275 275 3,317
Destination 900 900 900 900 770
Total Price $28,159 $31,714 $32,874 $34,974 $28,075
Total Invoice $26,205 $29,563 $30,636 $32,768 $26,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,481
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,064
Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Jetta
TrimXLESELimitedHybrid LimitedGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine176hp I4176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 11?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,159$31,714$32,874$34,974$28,075
Adjustments for Features-2,565-4,850-7,265-8,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,594$26,864$25,609$26,159$28,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,270$15$565$0
Total Invoice$26,205$29,563$30,636$32,768$26,882
Adjustments for Features-2,387-4,521-6,770-8,2590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,818$25,042$23,866$24,509$26,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,224$48$691$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Jetta
TrimXLESELimitedHybrid LimitedGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
CVT   $1000 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25 $25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40 $40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration    $100
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$4,505$6,790$9,205$10,755$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$4,850$7,265$8,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,387-4,521-6,770-8,2590

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162012
ModelRAV4Jetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in104.4 in
Length183.5 in182.2 in
Width72.6 in70.0 in
Height65.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 XLE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

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 Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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