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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: $31,790

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,814

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI4Runner
TrimGTIRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $38,595
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $35,508
Autobahn Package 6,200    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720  
Floor mats     199
Autobahn Package 5,952    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651  
Floor mats     126
Options (change) 6,200 1,720 199
Options (change) 5,952 1,651 126
Destination 795 795 810
Total Price $31,790 $37,310 $39,604
Total Invoice $30,550 $35,849 $36,444

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,784
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,186
Model Year201320132012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI4Runner
TrimGTIRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/60-20
Total Price$31,790$37,310$39,604
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-4,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,790$35,360$35,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,570$0
Total Invoice$30,550$35,849$36,444
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-3,708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,550$33,975$32,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,425$0

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

Model Year201320132012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTI4Runner
TrimGTIRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power retractable rear window  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500
Total Value of Features$1,940$3,890$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-3,708

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota 4Runner features.

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

Model Year20132012
ModelGolf / GTI4Runner
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in109.8 in
Length165.4 in189.9 in
Width70.3 in75.8 in
Height58.3 in71.5 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.4,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.24.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in32.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in34.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.046.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft388.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota 4Runner specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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