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Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,218

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $2,072

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,041

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $3,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelSolaraGolf / GTI
TrimSLE V6GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,405 $24,200
Base Invoice $23,764 $23,232
Stability control 650  
Side curtain airbags 400  
Rear spoiler 200  
Floor mats 184  
Satellite radio 449  
Navigation system 1,350  
Autobahn Package   6,195
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Stability control 559  
Side curtain airbags 344  
Rear spoiler 160  
Floor mats 112  
Satellite radio 359  
Navigation system 1,163  
Autobahn Package   5,947
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,233 7,295
Options (change) 2,697 7,003
Destination 580 795
Total Price $30,218 $32,290
Total Invoice $27,041 $31,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $787
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,754
Model Year20062013
ModelSolaraGolf / GTI
TrimSLE V6GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine225hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,218$32,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,218$31,005
Total Invoice$27,041$31,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,041$29,795

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062013
ModelSolaraGolf / GTI
TrimSLE V6GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,230$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,235

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062013
ModelSolaraGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in101.5 in
Length192.5 in165.4 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.846.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252559%
Total Not Requested172541%

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