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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: $31,500

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,018

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,127

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelVenzaVenzaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXLELimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,775 $36,465 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $27,097 $33,183 $28,171 $29,131
Premium Package 2,130      
Floor mats 269 269    
Cargo net 49 49 100 100
Roof rack 485 485    
Lighting Package     995 995
Door sill trim plates     240 240
Premium Package 1,896      
Floor mats 174 174    
Cargo net 34 34 80 80
Roof rack 300 300    
Lighting Package     856 856
Door sill trim plates     200 200
Options (change) 2,933 803 1,335 1,335
Options (change) 2,404 508 1,136 1,136
Destination 810 810 820 820
Total Price $33,518 $38,078 $31,500 $32,500
Total Invoice $30,311 $34,501 $30,127 $31,087

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,893
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $125
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelVenzaVenzaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXLELimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine182hp I4268hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/50-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,518$38,078$31,500$32,500
Adjustments for Features-1,175-2,600-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,343$35,478$30,450$32,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,135$0$2,050
Total Invoice$30,311$34,501$30,127$31,087
Adjustments for Features-1,063-2,356-1,0040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,248$32,145$29,123$31,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,897$0$1,964

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Features Comparison: Toyota Venza vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelVenzaVenzaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXLELimited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system $600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,415$5,840$4,290$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$2,600$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,063-2,356-1,0040

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Venza vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122015
ModelVenzaGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in103.5 in
Length189.0 in179.6 in
Width75.0 in70.8 in
Height63.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,761 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.1 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Venza XLE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
JBL, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120060%
Total Not Requested80040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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