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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: $6,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,335

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $7,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRSTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,250 $25,200 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $17,420 $24,192 $23,803 $33,403
Side curtain airbags 645      
Sunroof 750      
CD changer, in-dash 240      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,695    
Sunroof and Convenience Package     2,500  
Side curtain airbags 555      
Sunroof 600      
CD changer, in-dash 180      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,627    
Sunroof and Convenience Package     2,400  
Options (change) 1,635 1,695 2,500 0
Options (change) 1,335 1,627 2,400 0
Destination 580 795 795 795
Total Price $21,465 $27,690 $28,090 $35,590
Total Invoice $19,335 $26,614 $26,998 $34,198

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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: $3,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,847
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRSTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$21,465$27,690$28,090$35,590
Adjustments for Features0-2,530-2,505-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,465$25,160$25,585$30,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$425$5,325
Total Invoice$19,335$26,614$26,998$34,198
Adjustments for Features0-2,432-2,408-4,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,335$24,182$24,590$29,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$408$5,111

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRSTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,210$4,740$4,715$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,530$2,505$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,432-2,408-4,905

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062013
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 Weight2,680 lb.2,969 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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