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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: $29,515

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $7,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,616

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $8,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,590 $22,555
Base Invoice $33,207 $20,862
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Side curtain airbags   650
3.5L V6   1,915
Sunroof   900
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,050
AWD   1,400
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Side curtain airbags   559
3.5L V6   1,771
Sunroof   720
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   840
AWD   907
Options (change) 1,500 6,355
Options (change) 1,440 5,149
Destination 770 605
Total Price $36,860 $29,515
Total Invoice $35,417 $26,616

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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: $7,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,777
Model Year20122006
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4269hp V6
TransmissionM6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$36,860$29,515
Adjustments for Features-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,835$29,515
Total Invoice$35,417$26,616
Adjustments for Features-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,393$26,616

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122006
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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 net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Floor mats$75 
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
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 
Total Value of Features$4,890$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-240

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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 Year20122006
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 Weight3,326 lb.3,655 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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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