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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: $30,973

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $5,047

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $6,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTISolara
TrimGTI AutobahnSLE V6
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,070 $27,155
Base Invoice $33,667 $24,438
Cargo net 100  
Stability control   650
Floor mats   184
Satellite radio   449
Xenon HID headlights   515
Navigation system   1,300
Cargo net 80  
Stability control   559
Floor mats   112
Satellite radio   359
Xenon HID headlights   412
Navigation system   1,115
Options (change) 100 3,098
Options (change) 80 2,557
Destination 850 720
Total Price $36,020 $30,973
Total Invoice $34,597 $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: $122
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,152
Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTISolara
TrimGTI AutobahnSLE V6
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine220hp I4210hp V6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,020$30,973
Adjustments for Features-4,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,095$30,973
Total Invoice$34,597$27,715
Adjustments for Features-4,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,867$27,715

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTISolara
TrimGTI AutobahnSLE V6
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
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
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,190$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7300

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTISolara
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in107.1 in
Length167.6 in192.5 in
Width70.8 in71.5 in
Height58.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,946 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		17.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.7 ft313.8 ft3

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

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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