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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: $29,605

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,598

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $2,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRAV4
TrimGTIRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $28,320
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $26,478
Autobahn Package 6,000    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 200
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Floor mats     225
Autobahn Package 5,760    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 120
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Floor mats     140
Options (change) 6,235 1,735 425
Options (change) 5,945 1,625 260
Destination 770 770 860
Total Price $31,600 $37,095 $29,605
Total Invoice $30,326 $35,602 $27,598

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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: $3,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,336
Model Year201220122014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRAV4
TrimGTIRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4176hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$31,600$37,095$29,605
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$35,145$27,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,326$35,602$27,598
Adjustments for Features0-1,872-1,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,326$33,730$25,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,404$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year201220122014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRAV4
TrimGTIRLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$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$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$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$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$0 
Total Value of Features$2,840$4,790$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,872-1,608

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122014
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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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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested187546%
Total Not Requested217554%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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%

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