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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: $32,621

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $649

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,390

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim1.8T SELSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750
Base Invoice $28,210 $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491
Driver Assistance Package 1,495          
All-weather floor mats 235 249 249 249 249 249
Lighting Package 995          
Cargo net 100 49 49 49 49 49
Door sill trim plates 240     199 199  
Advanced Technology Package   2,460 2,785      
Power Extra Value Package   1,010        
Floor mats       224 224  
Driver Assistance Package 1,286          
All-weather floor mats 185 145 145 145 145 145
Lighting Package 856          
Cargo net 80 35 35 35 35 35
Door sill trim plates 200     179 179  
Advanced Technology Package   2,189 2,479      
Power Extra Value Package   959        
Floor mats       139 139  
Options (change) 3,065 3,768 3,083 721 721 298
Options (change) 2,607 3,328 2,659 498 498 180
Destination 820 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $33,270 $33,553 $36,263 $32,621 $35,746 $36,043
Total Invoice $31,637 $31,242 $33,909 $30,390 $33,481 $33,666

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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: $524
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,128
Model Year201620182018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim1.8T SELSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVTT6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$33,270$33,553$36,263$32,621$35,746$36,043
Adjustments for Features-125-160-1,2600-1,550-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,145$33,393$35,003$32,621$34,196$35,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$772$2,382$0$1,575$2,687
Total Invoice$31,637$31,242$33,909$30,390$33,481$33,666
Adjustments for Features-119-149-1,1780-1,452-687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,518$31,093$32,731$30,390$32,029$32,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$703$2,341$0$1,639$2,589

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year201620182018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
Trim1.8T SELSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 $1100
CVT  $1000 $1000 
FWD$0$0 $0 $0
AWD  $1700 $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power liftgate $350 $350$350$350
Remote app$25     
Semi-automated parking system$500     
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Around view cameras $500$500  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100     
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan $25$25  $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200  $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25     
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50     
Cargo mat$40  $40$40 
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15     
Rain-sensing wipers$175     
Rear air vents$100     
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200     
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Mirrorlink support$0     
SD Card slot$25     
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound $250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750
Steering-linked fog lights$50     
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Tachometer$75$75 $75 $75
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150     
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350   
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600$600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$6,755$6,790$7,890$6,630$8,180$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$160$1,260$0$1,550$735
Value of Feature Adjustments-119-149-1,1780-1,452-687

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in104.7 in
Length179.6 in183.5 in
Width70.8 in72.6 in
Height58.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft373.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested235080%
Total Not Requested60020%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Around view cameras300No
Perimeter scan25No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested102553%
Total Not Requested92547%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Around view cameras300No
Perimeter scan25No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested117553%
Total Not Requested102547%

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Platinum

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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