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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: $8,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $7,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimGLSXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $26,270 $28,370 $29,265 $31,510 $33,610
Base Invoice $17,138 $24,562 $26,667 $27,363 $29,461 $31,593
Stability control 280          
Cold Weather Package 150          
Cargo net 69 49 49 49 49 49
All-weather floor mats 99 239 239 239 239 239
Floor mats   225 225   225 225
Stability control 247          
Cold Weather Package 133          
Cargo net 55 35 35 35 35 35
All-weather floor mats 64 135 135 135 135 135
Floor mats   140 140   140 140
Options (change) 598 513 513 288 513 513
Options (change) 499 310 310 170 310 310
Destination 630 900 900 900 900 900
Total Price $19,618 $27,683 $29,783 $30,453 $32,923 $35,023
Total Invoice $18,267 $25,772 $27,877 $28,433 $30,671 $32,803

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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: $3,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,934
Model Year200620162016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimGLSXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6CVTT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/65-17225/65-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$19,618$27,683$29,783$30,453$32,923$35,023
Adjustments for Features0-4,840-6,640-6,775-10,165-11,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,618$22,843$23,143$23,678$22,758$23,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$385$920$0$550
Total Invoice$18,267$25,772$27,877$28,433$30,671$32,803
Adjustments for Features0-4,506-6,215-6,326-9,470-10,972
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,267$21,266$21,662$22,107$21,201$21,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$461$906$0$630

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200620162016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimGLSXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100 
CVT  $1000  $1000
FWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25 $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40 $40$40
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15     
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75     
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50     
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation app $50$50$50  
Navigation system    $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50   
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats$200  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels    $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$1,015$5,855$7,655$7,790$11,180$12,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,840$6,640$6,775$10,165$11,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,506-6,215-6,326-9,470-10,972

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062016
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in104.7 in
Length164.9 in183.5 in
Width68.3 in72.6 in
Height56.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,035 lb.3,456 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 in54.3 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 in48.9 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

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

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

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

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