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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,336

Toyota Avalon Touring   
Difference: $524

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,001

Toyota Avalon Touring   
Difference: $3,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIAvalonAvalon
TrimRTouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $29,575 $34,665
Base Invoice $33,207 $26,423 $30,504
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500    
Preferred Accessory Package   347 347
Stability control   650 650
Navigation system   4,155 2,000
Heated front seats   440  
Satellite radio   449 449
Power passenger seat (8-way)     300
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440    
Preferred Accessory Package   236 236
Stability control   520 520
Navigation system   3,391 1,700
Heated front seats   352  
Satellite radio   359 359
Power passenger seat (8-way)     240
Options (change) 1,500 6,041 3,746
Options (change) 1,440 4,858 3,055
Destination 770 720 720
Total Price $36,860 $36,336 $39,131
Total Invoice $35,417 $32,001 $34,279

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Avalon Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $436
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,494
Model Year201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIAvalonAvalon
TrimRTouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8360, 12360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$36,860$36,336$39,131
Adjustments for Features-9600-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,900$36,336$37,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,170
Total Invoice$35,417$32,001$34,279
Adjustments for Features-9220-1,424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,495$32,001$32,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$854

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIAvalonAvalon
TrimRTouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0 $0
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300  
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
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,040$3,080$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-9220-1,424

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTIAvalon
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.0 in
Length165.4 in197.2 in
Width70.3 in72.8 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft314.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162576%
Total Not Requested52524%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Power passenger seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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