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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: $39,140

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $53

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelGolf / GTIAvalon
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,945 $36,435
Cargo net 100  
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system   1,450
Floor mats   199
Rear spoiler   349
Cargo net 80  
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system   1,291
Floor mats   126
Rear spoiler   219
Options (change) 1,200 1,998
Options (change) 1,136 1,636
Destination 995 760
Total Price $39,140 $39,193

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,903
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,212
Model Year20212012
ModelGolf / GTIAvalon
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$39,140$39,193
Adjustments for Features-2,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,290$39,193

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20212012
ModelGolf / GTIAvalon
TrimGTI AutobahnLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,115$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1550

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20212012
ModelGolf / GTIAvalon
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in111.0 in
Length167.6 in197.6 in
Width70.8 in72.8 in
Height58.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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