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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: $3,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4
TrimSSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,685 $23,200 $24,490
Cargo net 100    
AWD 2,250 1,400 1,400
3.5L V6   1,930 1,920
Automatic headlights   70  
Rearview camera   475 475
Roof rack   220  
Power driver seat     440
Cargo net 80    
AWD 2,159 911 892
3.5L V6   1,803 1,797
Automatic headlights   56  
Rearview camera   380 380
Roof rack   176  
Power driver seat     352
Options (change) 2,350 4,095 4,235
Options (change) 2,239 3,326 3,421
Destination 850 745 745
Total Price $24,885 $28,040 $29,470

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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: $2,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,113
Model Year201820092009
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4
TrimSSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4269hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionM6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$24,885$28,040$29,470
Adjustments for Features0-60-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,885$27,980$27,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$535$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year201820092009
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4
TrimSSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo net$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $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
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40
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
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
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$4,530$4,590$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$60$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-55-1,860

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20182009
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.3,680 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 Sport

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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%
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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