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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: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,294

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,326

Toyota Avalon XLE Touring   
Difference: $276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelGolf / GTIAvalonAvalon
TrimRXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $37,700 $41,100
Base Invoice $33,207 $33,931 $36,991
All-weather floor mats 235 200 200
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500    
Floor mats   225 225
Illuminated door sill trim plates   379  
All-weather floor mats 185 120 120
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440    
Floor mats   140 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250  
Options (change) 1,735 804 425
Options (change) 1,625 510 260
Destination 770 885 885
Total Price $37,095 $39,389 $42,410
Total Invoice $35,602 $35,326 $38,136

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Avalon XLE Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $981
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,213
Model Year201220172017
ModelGolf / GTIAvalonAvalon
TrimRXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,095$39,389$42,410
Adjustments for Features0-3,275-5,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$36,114$37,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,246
Total Invoice$35,602$35,326$38,136
Adjustments for Features0-2,937-4,541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,602$32,389$33,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,206

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year201220172017
ModelGolf / GTIAvalonAvalon
TrimRXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
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, 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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,365$7,640$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,275$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,937-4,541

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIAvalon
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.0 in
Length165.4 in195.3 in
Width70.3 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,461 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft316.0 ft3

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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 XLE Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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