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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: $25,915

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $118

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,400

Toyota Solara Sport V6   
Difference: $1,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072017
ModelSolaraSolaraGolf / GTI
TrimSport V6SLE V6GTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,530 $26,905 $24,995
Base Invoice $22,075 $24,214 $23,995
Stability control 650 650  
Floor mats 184 184  
Cargo net 49   100
Satellite radio   449  
Stability control 559 559  
Floor mats 112 112  
Cargo net 34   80
Satellite radio   359  
Options (change) 883 1,283 100
Options (change) 705 1,030 80
Destination 620 620 820
Total Price $26,033 $28,808 $25,915
Total Invoice $23,400 $25,864 $24,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $893
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $767
Model Year200720072017
ModelSolaraSolaraGolf / GTI
TrimSport V6SLE V6GTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6270, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,033$28,808$25,915
Adjustments for Features0-2,950-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,033$25,858$24,965
Cost Above Minimum$175$0$0
Total Invoice$23,400$25,864$24,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,649-913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,400$23,215$23,982
Cost Above Minimum$185$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200720072017
ModelSolaraSolaraGolf / GTI
TrimSport V6SLE V6GTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,990$4,940$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,950$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,649-913

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072017
ModelSolaraGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in103.8 in
Length192.5 in167.5 in
Width71.5 in70.5 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,441 lb.2,902 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.852.7 ft3

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