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

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Toyota Venza vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,114

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelVenzaVenzaGolf / GTI
TrimXLELimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,775 $36,465 $24,295
Base Invoice $27,097 $33,183 $23,323
Premium Package 2,130    
Floor mats 269 269  
3.5L V6 1,825    
Autobahn Package     5,530
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Premium Package 1,896    
Floor mats 174 174  
3.5L V6 1,659    
Autobahn Package     5,310
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 4,224 269 6,630
Options (change) 3,729 174 6,366
Destination 810 810 770
Total Price $34,809 $37,544 $31,695
Total Invoice $31,636 $34,167 $30,459

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,214
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $359
Model Year201220122011
ModelVenzaVenzaGolf / GTI
TrimXLELimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$34,809$37,544$31,695
Adjustments for Features-900-2,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,909$35,219$31,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,310$0
Total Invoice$31,636$34,167$30,459
Adjustments for Features-818-2,1160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,818$32,051$30,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,233$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Venza vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122011
ModelVenzaVenzaGolf / GTI
TrimXLELimitedGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,440$6,865$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$2,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-818-2,1160

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Venza vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
ModelVenzaGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length189.0 in165.4 in
Width75.0 in70.3 in
Height63.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,870 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.1 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Venza XLE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
JBL, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2000100%

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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

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