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

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Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,075

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,723

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,699

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimFour1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,650 $27,425 $30,135
Base Invoice $26,671 $26,328 $28,930
Premium Convenience Package 1,705    
Advanced Technology Package 1,935    
Floor mats 225    
Cargo net 49 100 100
All-weather floor mats 100 235 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299    
Driver Assistance Package   1,495 1,495
Premium Convenience Package 1,537    
Advanced Technology Package 1,722    
Floor mats 140    
Cargo net 35 80 80
All-weather floor mats 60 185 185
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225    
Driver Assistance Package   1,286 1,286
Options (change) 4,313 1,830 1,830
Options (change) 3,719 1,551 1,551
Destination 835 820 820
Total Price $33,798 $30,075 $32,785
Total Invoice $31,225 $28,699 $31,301

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,388
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,217
Model Year201620162016
ModelPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimFour1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 H170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,798$30,075$32,785
Adjustments for Features-3350-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,463$30,075$32,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,110
Total Invoice$31,225$28,699$31,301
Adjustments for Features-3090-573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,916$28,699$30,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,029

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162016
ModelPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimFour1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,625$4,290$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3090-573

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016
ModelPriusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length178.7 in167.5 in
Width69.3 in70.8 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.6 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Premium Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
JBL, 10 speakers350No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested240075%
Total Not Requested80025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested285097%
Total Not Requested1003%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested285097%
Total Not Requested1003%

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