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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4 EV Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4 EV Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,200

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $16,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,029

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $16,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRAV4 EV
TrimTDIGTIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,885 $24,295 $49,800
Base Invoice $22,930 $23,323 $47,808
Cold Weather Package 250    
Navigation system 595 1,405  
Xenon HID headlights 700    
Sunroof   2,100  
Cold Weather Package 215    
Navigation system 512 1,349  
Xenon HID headlights 602    
Sunroof   2,016  
Options (change) 1,545 3,505 0
Options (change) 1,329 3,365 0
Destination 770 770 845
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $26,200 $28,570 $43,145
Total Invoice $25,029 $27,458 $41,153

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4 EV

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,002
Model Year201120112013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRAV4 EV
TrimTDIGTIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4154hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$26,200$28,570$43,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,480-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,200$27,090$40,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$890$0
Total Invoice$25,029$27,458$41,153
Adjustments for Features0-1,422-2,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,029$26,036$39,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,007$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4 EV

Model Year201120112013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRAV4 EV
TrimTDIGTIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
42 kWh battery pack  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
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 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,210$3,690$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,480$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,422-2,122

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4 EV

Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4 EV
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in104.7 in
Length165.4 in180.1 in
Width70.3 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested12510%
Total Not Requested112590%

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