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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,618

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $6,716

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $6,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4
TrimGLSXLELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $25,000 $28,320
Base Invoice $17,138 $23,375 $26,478
Stability control 280    
Cold Weather Package 150    
Cargo net 69 49 49
All-weather floor mats 99 200 200
Floor mats   225 225
Stability control 247    
Cold Weather Package 133    
Cargo net 55 32 32
All-weather floor mats 64 120 120
Floor mats   140 140
Options (change) 598 474 474
Options (change) 499 292 292
Destination 630 860 860
Total Price $19,618 $26,334 $29,654
Total Invoice $18,267 $24,527 $27,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,626
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,451
Model Year200620142014
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4
TrimGLSXLELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4176hp I4176hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$19,618$26,334$29,654
Adjustments for Features0-4,090-6,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,618$22,244$23,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$795
Total Invoice$18,267$24,527$27,630
Adjustments for Features0-3,809-6,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,267$20,718$21,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$748

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200620142014
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4
TrimGLSXLELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray $40$40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$440$4,530$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,090$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,809-6,164

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062014
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in104.7 in
Length164.9 in179.9 in
Width68.3 in72.6 in
Height56.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,035 lb.3,436 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft373.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

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

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 XLE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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