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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: $6,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062019
ModelSolaraGolf / GTI
TrimSLE V6GTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,405 $35,995
Stability control 650  
Side curtain airbags 400  
Floor mats 184  
Rear spoiler 200  
Satellite radio 449  
Navigation system 1,350  
Cargo net   100
Stability control 559  
Side curtain airbags 344  
Floor mats 112  
Rear spoiler 160  
Satellite radio 359  
Navigation system 1,163  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 3,233 100
Options (change) 2,697 80
Destination 580 895
Total Price $30,218 $36,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Solara SLE V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,122
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,215
Model Year20062019
ModelSolaraGolf / GTI
TrimSLE V6GTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine225hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,218$36,990
Adjustments for Features0-5,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,218$31,340

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062019
ModelSolaraGolf / GTI
TrimSLE V6GTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,440$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-149

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062019
ModelSolaraGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in103.8 in
Length192.5 in167.6 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in
Height56.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,441 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.853.7 ft3

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