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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: $29,434

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $2,261

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,533

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $2,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4
TrimGTILimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $25,330
Base Invoice $23,323 $23,684
Autobahn Package 5,530  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
3.5L V6   1,920
Floor mats   199
Autobahn Package 5,310  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
3.5L V6   1,794
Floor mats   126
Options (change) 6,630 3,294
Options (change) 6,366 3,039
Destination 770 810
Total Price $31,695 $29,434
Total Invoice $30,459 $27,533

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,516
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,165
Model Year20112012
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4
TrimGTILimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4269hp V6
TransmissionS6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$31,695$29,434
Adjustments for Features0-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$29,179
Total Invoice$30,459$27,533
Adjustments for Features0-239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$27,294

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20112012
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4
TrimGTILimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,090$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-239

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20112012
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in104.7 in
Length165.4 in181.1 in
Width70.3 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,560 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 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
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.037.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested282570%
Total Not Requested122530%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested210082%
Total Not Requested45018%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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