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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: $20,715

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,722

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelMatrixMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRXRSSEGTI SESELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,740 $19,250 $25,445 $30,890 $27,995 $34,095
Base Invoice $15,148 $17,420 $24,427 $29,555 $26,875 $32,651
Extra Value Package 2 880          
Side curtain airbags 645 645        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390          
Stability control 650          
4-speed automatic 830          
Sunroof   750        
Cargo net     100 100 100 100
Extra Value Package 2 792          
Side curtain airbags 555 555        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335          
Stability control 559          
4-speed automatic 753          
Sunroof   600        
Cargo net     80 80 80 80
Options (change) 3,395 1,395 100 100 100 100
Options (change) 2,994 1,155 80 80 80 80
Destination 580 580 820 820 820 820
Total Price $20,715 $21,225 $26,365 $31,810 $28,915 $35,015
Total Invoice $18,722 $19,155 $25,327 $30,455 $27,775 $33,551

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,860
Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelMatrixMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRXRSSEGTI SESELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4164hp I4170hp I4220hp I4170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionA4M6T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,715$21,225$26,365$31,810$28,915$35,015
Adjustments for Features-9000-4,745-6,345-6,070-9,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,815$21,225$21,620$25,465$22,845$25,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$0$3,845$1,225$3,925
Total Invoice$18,722$19,155$25,327$30,455$27,775$33,551
Adjustments for Features-8130-4,558-6,075-5,831-9,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,909$19,155$20,769$24,380$21,944$24,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,246$0$3,611$1,175$3,708

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelMatrixMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRXRSSEGTI SESELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
6-speed manual $150 $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear     $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Stability control$400 $400$400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100 $100
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500 $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0 $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200 $200
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50 $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$3,045$2,145$6,890$8,490$8,215$11,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$4,745$6,345$6,070$9,470
Value of Feature Adjustments-8130-4,558-6,075-5,831-9,074

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062017
ModelMatrixGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.8 in
Length171.3 in167.5 in
Width69.9 in70.8 in
Height61.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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