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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota 4Runner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota 4Runner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,018

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $13,908

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,526

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $11,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelGolf / GTI4Runner4Runner
TrimGLSSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $30,950 $35,325
Base Invoice $17,138 $27,825 $31,897
Stability control 280    
Cold Weather Package 150    
Cargo net 69   49
CD changer, remote 499    
Sport Extra Value Package   467  
Floor mats   184 184
CD changer, in-dash   200 200
4.7L V8   1,380 1,760
Limited Extra Value Package     465
Stability control 247    
Cold Weather Package 133    
Cargo net 55   34
CD changer, remote 323    
Sport Extra Value Package   374  
Floor mats   112 112
CD changer, in-dash   150 150
4.7L V8   1,279 1,589
Limited Extra Value Package     372
Options (change) 998 2,231 2,658
Options (change) 758 1,915 2,257
Destination 630 745 745
Total Price $20,018 $33,926 $38,728
Total Invoice $18,526 $30,485 $34,899

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,668
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,352
Model Year200620092009
ModelGolf / GTI4Runner4Runner
TrimGLSSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4260hp V8260hp V8
TransmissionM5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG15/19 MPG15/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8160, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15265/65-17265/60-18
Total Price$20,018$33,926$38,728
Adjustments for Features0-6,240-7,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,018$27,686$30,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,252
Total Invoice$18,526$30,485$34,899
Adjustments for Features0-5,607-7,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,526$24,878$27,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,001

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year200620092009
ModelGolf / GTI4Runner4Runner
TrimGLSSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power retractable rear window $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100$100
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards  $350
Skid plates $150$150
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$790$7,030$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,240$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,607-7,020

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20062009
ModelGolf / GTI4Runner
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in109.8 in
Length164.9 in189.2 in
Width68.3 in75.2 in
Height56.7 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.4,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.036.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft375.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Sport

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rear spoiler200No
Compass0No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable100No
Total Requested94061%
Total Not Requested59039%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Hydraulically cross-linked shocks500No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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