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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: $7,399

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $6,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018201820182018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimGLSXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $25,500 $29,030 $29,250 $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750
Base Invoice $17,138 $23,844 $27,288 $27,376 $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491
Stability control 280                
Cold Weather Package 150                
Cargo net 69 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49
All-weather floor mats 99 249 249   249 249 249 249 249
Floor mats   224 224 224     224 224  
Stability control 247                
Cold Weather Package 133                
Cargo net 55 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
All-weather floor mats 64 145 145   145 145 145 145 145
Floor mats   139 139 139     139 139  
Options (change) 598 522 522 273 298 298 522 522 298
Options (change) 499 319 319 174 180 180 319 319 180
Destination 630 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $19,618 $27,017 $30,547 $30,518 $30,083 $33,478 $32,422 $35,547 $36,043
Total Invoice $18,267 $25,158 $28,602 $28,545 $28,094 $31,430 $30,211 $33,302 $33,666

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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: $1,784
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,662
Model Year200620182018201820182018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimGLSXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4
TransmissionM5T6CVTT6T6CVTT6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/65-17225/65-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$19,618$27,017$30,547$30,518$30,083$33,478$32,422$35,547$36,043
Adjustments for Features0-5,615-7,990-5,890-7,625-9,575-10,165-11,715-10,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,618$21,402$22,557$24,628$22,458$23,903$22,257$23,832$25,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,155$3,226$1,056$2,501$855$2,430$3,741
Total Invoice$18,267$25,158$28,602$28,545$28,094$31,430$30,211$33,302$33,666
Adjustments for Features0-5,229-7,481-5,509-7,121-8,989-9,472-10,975-10,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,267$19,929$21,121$23,036$20,973$22,441$20,739$22,327$23,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,192$3,107$1,044$2,512$810$2,398$3,556

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200620182018201820182018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimGLSXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0        
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100 $1100 $1100
CVT  $1000  $1000 $1000 
FWD$0$0 $0$0 $0 $0
AWD  $1700  $1700 $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100     
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150        
Hands-free trunk or liftgate        $100
Heated steering wheel        $100
Power liftgate      $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener      $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras        $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system     $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan        $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25   $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40  $40$40 
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15        
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0     
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75        
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0     
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support      $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50        
DVD-compatible player      $0$0$0
HD radio  $50 $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation app  $50 $50$50   
Navigation system      $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200 $200$200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0 $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound        $250
Traffic + travel information  $25 $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio      $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror      $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  $25 $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750$750$750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 $50    
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75 $75 $75
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats$200   $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50        
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat      $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Chrome-coated alloy wheels      $600$600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0   
Wheels, dark finish   $0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100    
Total Value of Features$1,015$6,630$9,005$6,905$8,640$10,590$11,180$12,730$11,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,615$7,990$5,890$7,625$9,575$10,165$11,715$10,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,229-7,481-5,509-7,121-8,989-9,472-10,975-10,181

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062018
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 Adventure

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
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 Hybrid 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%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Platinum

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

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