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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: $31,299

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,066

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,257

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4
TrimTDI SELLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,345 $25,330
Base Invoice $29,131 $23,684
Cargo net 100  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
3.5L V6   1,920
Floor mats   199
Rearview camera   475
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
AWD   1,390
Cargo net 80  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
3.5L V6   1,794
Floor mats   126
Rearview camera   424
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
AWD   1,300
Options (change) 1,200 5,159
Options (change) 1,136 4,763
Destination 820 810
Total Price $32,365 $31,299
Total Invoice $31,087 $29,257

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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: $3,156
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,784
Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4
TrimTDI SELLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 D269hp V6
TransmissionS6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$32,365$31,299
Adjustments for Features0-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,365$29,209
Total Invoice$31,087$29,257
Adjustments for Features0-1,954
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,087$27,303

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4
TrimTDI SELLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,440$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,954

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in104.7 in
Length179.6 in181.1 in
Width70.8 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
30.4 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.437.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested165065%
Total Not Requested90035%

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