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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $17,464

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,326

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $14,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,300 $48,900 $42,800 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $36,203 $44,997 $39,409 $23,611 $33,207
Technology Package 3,350 3,350 3,350    
Lux Limited Package 5,100   5,100    
All-weather floor mats 289 289 289 235 235
Bluetooth cell phone link 275 275 275    
Autobahn Package       6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,500
Technology Package 2,959 2,959 2,959    
Lux Limited Package 4,504   4,504    
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 185 185
Bluetooth cell phone link 243 243 243    
Autobahn Package       5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,440
Options (change) 9,014 3,914 9,014 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 7,931 3,427 7,931 5,945 1,625
Destination 750 750 750 770 770
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,150 0 0
Total Price $49,064 $53,564 $51,414 $31,600 $37,095
Total Invoice $44,884 $49,174 $46,940 $30,326 $35,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,444
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,136
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6350hp V8225hp V6 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11300, 11300, 11300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-20275/45-19275/40-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,064$53,564$51,414$31,600$37,095
Adjustments for Features-7,020-7,620-7,0200-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,044$45,944$44,394$31,600$35,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$2,350$0$3,545
Total Invoice$44,884$49,174$46,940$30,326$35,602
Adjustments for Features-6,422-6,995-6,4090-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,462$42,179$40,531$30,326$33,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,717$2,069$0$3,404

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key   $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250 $250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Memory system, passenger seat $150   
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim $300   
Wood trim, alternative type$300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,570$9,170$8,570$1,550$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,020$7,620$7,020$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,422-6,995-6,4090-1,872

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092012
ModelTouaregGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in101.5 in
Length187.2 in165.4 in
Width75.9 in70.3 in
Height68.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested67553%
Total Not Requested59047%
Lux Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0Yes
275/40HR20 tires400No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Headlight washers50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested170058%
Total Not Requested125042%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested67553%
Total Not Requested59047%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested67553%
Total Not Requested59047%
Lux Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0Yes
275/40HR20 tires400No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Headlight washers50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested170058%
Total Not Requested125042%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested320079%
Total Not Requested85021%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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