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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: $28,723

Toyota Solara Sport V6   
Difference: $977

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,597

Toyota Solara Sport V6   
Difference: $2,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelGolf / GTISolaraSolara
TrimGTI SESport V6SLE V6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,785 $24,780 $27,155
Base Invoice $26,673 $22,300 $24,438
Lighting Package 995    
Cargo net 100 49  
Stability control   650 650
Leather Package   1,440  
Floor mats   184 184
Sunroof   900  
Satellite radio     449
Xenon HID headlights     515
Lighting Package 856    
Cargo net 80 34  
Stability control   559 559
Leather Package   1,152  
Floor mats   112 112
Sunroof   720  
Satellite radio     359
Xenon HID headlights     412
Options (change) 1,095 3,223 1,798
Options (change) 936 2,577 1,442
Destination 820 720 720
Total Price $29,700 $28,723 $29,673
Total Invoice $28,429 $25,597 $26,600

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $598
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,153
Model Year201520082008
ModelGolf / GTISolaraSolara
TrimGTI SESport V6SLE V6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,700$28,723$29,673
Adjustments for Features-1,9000-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,800$28,723$28,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0
Total Invoice$28,429$25,597$26,600
Adjustments for Features-1,8190-1,143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,610$25,597$25,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$140$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year201520082008
ModelGolf / GTISolaraSolara
TrimGTI SESport V6SLE V6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200 $200
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass$0 $0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,665$2,765$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$0$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8190-1,143

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20152008
ModelGolf / GTISolara
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in107.1 in
Length167.5 in192.5 in
Width70.5 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,902 lb.3,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft313.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara Sport 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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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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