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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,986

Toyota RAV4 XLE   
Difference: $1,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimSELXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,245 $25,500 $29,030 $29,250 $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750
All-weather floor mats 235 249 249   249 249 249 249 249
Cargo net 100 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49
Entune Audio with Navigation   525   525          
Power Extra Value Package   1,215   1,025 1,010        
Universal garage door opener   349 349 349   349      
Floor mats   224 224 224     224 224  
Power driver seat   880 880            
Convenience Package     1,905            
Cold Area Package       1,060          
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation         1,310 1,310      
All-weather floor mats 185 145 145   145 145 145 145 145
Cargo net 80 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
Entune Audio with Navigation   500   467          
Power Extra Value Package   1,154   985 959        
Universal garage door opener   274 274 274   274      
Floor mats   139 139 139     139 139  
Power driver seat   783 783            
Convenience Package     1,697            
Cold Area Package       943          
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation         1,165 1,165      
Options (change) 335 3,491 3,656 3,232 2,618 1,957 522 522 298
Options (change) 265 3,030 3,073 2,843 2,304 1,619 319 319 180
Destination 850 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $31,430 $29,986 $33,681 $33,477 $32,403 $35,137 $32,422 $35,547 $36,043

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota RAV4 XLE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $744
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,779
Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimSELXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVTT6T6CVTT6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6576, 11576, 11?, 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$31,430$29,986$33,681$33,477$32,403$35,137$32,422$35,547$36,043
Adjustments for Features-7000-1,950-200-1,235-2,335-1,700-3,250-2,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,730$29,986$31,731$33,277$31,168$32,802$30,722$32,297$33,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,745$3,291$1,182$2,816$736$2,311$3,522

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year201820182018201820182018201820182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTIRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimSELXLEHybrid XLEAdventureSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate        $100
Heated steering wheel   $100    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350 $350$350$350
Remote app$25        
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$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$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250   $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        
Climate Control 
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        
Apple CarPlay support$100        
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Larger infotainment display$0        
Mirrorlink support$0        
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound    $250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200        
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Interior ambient lighting$150        
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  $25 $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750$750$750$750
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75 $75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100  $100
Leather seating surfaces$900        
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150        
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100        
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100        
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100        
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100        
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $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$5,830$5,130$7,080$5,330$6,365$7,465$6,830$8,380$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$0$1,950$200$1,235$2,335$1,700$3,250$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments-250-1,815-186-1,152-2,184-1,584-3,045-2,368

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / Rabbit / 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 Weight3,054 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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
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%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation app50Yes
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested92555%
Total Not Requested75045%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Adventure

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation app50Yes
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Cold Area Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested55081%
Total Not Requested12519%

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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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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