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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: $29,046

Toyota RAV4 XLE   
Difference: $2,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920182018201820182018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimSEXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $25,500 $29,030 $29,250 $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325                
All-weather floor mats 235 249 249   249 249 249 249 249
Cargo net 100 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49
Extra Value Package   800   610          
Universal garage door opener   349 349 349   349      
Floor mats   224 224 224     224 224  
Power driver seat   880 880            
Cold Area Package       1,060          
Power Extra Value Package         1,010        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270                
All-weather floor mats 185 145 145   145 145 145 145 145
Cargo net 80 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
Extra Value Package   760   590          
Universal garage door opener   274 274 274   274      
Floor mats   139 139 139     139 139  
Power driver seat   783 783            
Cold Area Package       943          
Power Extra Value Package         959        
Options (change) 660 2,551 1,751 2,292 1,308 647 522 522 298
Options (change) 535 2,136 1,376 1,981 1,139 454 319 319 180
Destination 895 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $31,550 $29,046 $31,776 $32,537 $31,093 $33,827 $32,422 $35,547 $36,043

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota RAV4 XLE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,729
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,407
Model Year201920182018201820182018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimSEXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine147hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4
TransmissionT8T6CVTT6T6CVTT6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/65-17225/65-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$31,550$29,046$31,776$32,537$31,093$33,827$32,422$35,547$36,043
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-2,525-1,425-2,560-3,660-3,900-5,450-4,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,550$27,821$29,251$31,112$28,533$30,167$28,522$30,097$31,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,291$712$2,346$701$2,276$3,487

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year201920182018201820182018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimSEXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300        
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100 $1100 $1100
CVT  $1000  $1000 $1000 
FWD$0$0 $0$0 $0 $0
AWD  $1700  $1700 $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  $100     
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150        
Hands-free trunk or liftgate        $100
Heated steering wheel   $100    $100
Power liftgate    $350 $350$350$350
Remote app$25        
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0        
Around view cameras        $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100        
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan        $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25        
Trailer sway control $25$25   $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0        
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50        
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  $40$40 
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100        
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50        
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15        
Rain-sensing wipers$175        
Rear air vents$100        
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25     
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0     
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25        
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200        
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0     
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100        
App support$0     $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100        
DVD-compatible player      $0$0$0
Larger infotainment display$0        
Mirrorlink support$0        
Navigation app $50$50$50$50$50   
Navigation system      $600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound        $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200        
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio      $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  $25 $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750$750$750$750
Spotter mirror(s)  $50      
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75 $75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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$75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat      $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100        
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Chrome-coated alloy wheels      $600$600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0   
Wheels, dark finish   $0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100    
Total Value of Features$5,205$6,430$7,730$6,630$7,765$8,865$9,105$10,655$9,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$2,525$1,425$2,560$3,660$3,900$5,450$4,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,138-2,357-1,329-2,392-3,430-3,634-5,106-4,423

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20192018
ModelGolf / GTIRAV4
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in104.7 in
Length179.8 in183.5 in
Width70.8 in72.6 in
Height58.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,979 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
Toyota RAV4 XLE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation app50No
Total Requested105093%
Total Not Requested757%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Adventure

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation app50No
Total Requested80091%
Total Not Requested759%
Cold Area Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested30044%
Total Not Requested37556%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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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