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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: $29,310

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,276

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $2,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4
TrimGTILimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $27,010
Base Invoice $23,323 $25,254
Autobahn Package 5,530  
All-weather floor mats 235 200
Floor mats   225
Entune   1,030
Autobahn Package 5,310  
All-weather floor mats 176 120
Floor mats   140
Entune   917
Options (change) 5,765 1,455
Options (change) 5,486 1,177
Destination 770 845
Total Price $30,830 $29,310
Total Invoice $29,579 $27,276

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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: $3,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,792
Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4
TrimGTILimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4176hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$30,830$29,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,830$27,710
Total Invoice$29,579$27,276
Adjustments for Features0-1,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,579$25,787

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4
TrimGTILimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,940$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,489

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in104.7 in
Length165.4 in179.9 in
Width70.3 in72.6 in
Height58.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,436 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft373.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested192548%
Total Not Requested212552%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%

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