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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: $25,210

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $4,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4
TrimSSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,685 $24,350 $25,330
Cargo net 100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
AWD 2,250 1,400 1,390
Rearview camera   475 475
3.5L V6   1,930 1,920
Cargo cover   90  
Floor mats   199 199
Automatic headlights   70  
Roof rack   220  
Power driver seat     440
AC power outlet     0
Cargo net 80    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
AWD 2,159 1,309 1,300
Rearview camera   424 424
3.5L V6   1,803 1,794
Cargo cover   81  
Floor mats   126 126
Automatic headlights   62  
Roof rack   195  
Power driver seat     392
AC power outlet     0
Options (change) 2,675 4,384 4,424
Options (change) 2,509 4,000 4,036
Destination 850 810 810
Total Price $25,210 $29,544 $30,564

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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: $2,464
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,473
Model Year201820122012
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$25,210$29,544$30,564
Adjustments for Features0-340-2,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,210$29,204$27,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,530$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year201820122012
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4
TrimSSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
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 mat $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 $0
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50 $50
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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 
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$4,290$4,630$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-317-2,698

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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 Year20182012
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4 specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Sport

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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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