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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: $24,885

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200620062006
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimSBaseSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,685 $20,300 $21,875 $22,555
Cargo net 100      
AWD 2,250 1,400 1,400 1,400
Side curtain airbags   650 650 650
Cargo cover   140 140  
3.5L V6   2,035 1,915 1,915
Alloy wheels   440    
Roof rack   220    
Cargo net 80      
AWD 2,159 939 917 907
Side curtain airbags   559 559 559
Cargo cover   112 112  
3.5L V6   1,880 1,771 1,771
Alloy wheels   352    
Roof rack   176    
Options (change) 2,350 4,885 4,105 3,965
Options (change) 2,239 4,018 3,359 3,237
Destination 850 605 605 605
Total Price $24,885 $25,790 $26,585 $27,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,233
Model Year2018200620062006
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimSBaseSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4269hp V6269hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionM6A5A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/65-17235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$24,885$25,790$26,585$27,125
Adjustments for Features-4150-225-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,470$25,790$26,360$25,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$810$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2018200620062006
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimSBaseSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
External spare tire shell   $100
Externally-mounted spare $0$0$0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player $125$125 
HD radio$50   
Mirrorlink support$0   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Trip computer$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75   
Heated front seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$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$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,565$4,150$4,375$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$0$225$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-520-205-1,434

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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 Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in104.7 in
Length179.8 in181.1 in
Width70.8 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.3,655 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4 specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested100058%
Total Not Requested72542%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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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