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

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Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,465

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $6,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,335

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $7,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelMatrixGolf / GTI
TrimXRSGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,250 $24,295
Base Invoice $17,420 $23,323
Side curtain airbags 645  
Sunroof 750 2,100
CD changer, in-dash 240  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Side curtain airbags 555  
Sunroof 600 2,016
CD changer, in-dash 180  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,635 3,200
Options (change) 1,335 3,072
Destination 580 770
Total Price $21,465 $28,265
Total Invoice $19,335 $27,165

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,365
Model Year20062011
ModelMatrixGolf / GTI
TrimXRSGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$21,465$28,265
Adjustments for Features0-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,465$24,660
Total Invoice$19,335$27,165
Adjustments for Features0-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,335$23,700

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062011
ModelMatrixGolf / GTI
TrimXRSGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$660$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,465

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062011
ModelMatrixGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in101.5 in
Length171.3 in165.4 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height61.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.2 ft346.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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