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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Solara Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $208

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $1,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISolara
TrimGTIRSLE V6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,995 $33,990 $27,155
Base Invoice $23,035 $32,631 $24,438
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Stability control     650
Floor mats     184
Satellite radio     449
Xenon HID headlights     515
Navigation system     1,300
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Stability control     559
Floor mats     112
Satellite radio     359
Xenon HID headlights     412
Navigation system     1,115
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 3,098
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 2,557
Destination 770 770 720
Total Price $30,765 $36,260 $30,973
Total Invoice $29,565 $34,841 $27,715

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $357
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,356
Model Year201220122008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISolara
TrimGTIRSLE V6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4256hp I4210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,765$36,260$30,973
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$34,310$30,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$29,565$34,841$27,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,565$32,967$27,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year201220122008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISolara
TrimGTIRSLE V6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,115$4,065$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-506

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTISolara
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in107.1 in
Length165.4 in192.5 in
Width70.3 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested302571%
Total Not Requested122529%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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