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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: $32,025

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $329

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,183

Toyota RAV4 SE   
Difference: $552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimGTIRSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988
All-weather floor mats 235 235 249 249 249 249
Autobahn Package 6,200          
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720        
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation     1,310 1,310    
Power Extra Value Package     1,010      
Floor mats         224 224
Door sill trim plates         199 199
All-weather floor mats 185 185 145 145 145 145
Autobahn Package 5,952          
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651        
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation     1,165 1,165    
Power Extra Value Package     959      
Floor mats         139 139
Door sill trim plates         179 179
Options (change) 6,435 1,955 2,569 1,559 672 672
Options (change) 6,137 1,836 2,269 1,310 463 463
Destination 795 795 995 995 995 995
Total Price $32,025 $37,545 $32,354 $34,739 $32,572 $35,697
Total Invoice $30,735 $36,034 $30,183 $32,560 $30,355 $33,446

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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: $4,828
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,389
Model Year201320132018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimGTIRSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$32,025$37,545$32,354$34,739$32,572$35,697
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-4,810-5,660-5,375-6,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,025$35,595$27,544$29,079$27,197$28,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,570$347$1,882$0$1,575
Total Invoice$30,735$36,034$30,183$32,560$30,355$33,446
Adjustments for Features0-1,872-4,487-5,305-5,009-6,488
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,735$34,162$25,696$27,255$25,346$26,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,427$350$1,909$0$1,612

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year201320132018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimGTIRSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
CVT   $1000 $1000
FWD$0 $0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150    
Power liftgate  $350 $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Trailer sway control    $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo mat$40$40  $40$40
Cargo tray  $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rear air vents$100$100    
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels    $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$3,330$5,280$8,140$8,990$8,705$10,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$4,810$5,660$5,375$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,872-4,487-5,305-5,009-6,488

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20132018
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in104.7 in
Length165.4 in183.5 in
Width70.3 in72.6 in
Height58.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,456 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 in54.3 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 in48.9 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 headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested237559%
Total Not Requested167541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Total Requested55045%
Total Not Requested67555%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Total Requested55045%
Total Not Requested67555%

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 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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