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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: $21,695

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $3,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,454

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720112011
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,890 $23,885 $24,295
Base Invoice $15,283 $22,930 $23,323
Side curtain airbags 645    
Extra Value Package 1 270    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390    
Stability control 650    
4-speed automatic 830    
Sunroof 750 1,000 2,100
CD changer, in-dash 240    
Alloy wheels 410    
Side curtain airbags 555    
Extra Value Package 1 243    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335    
Stability control 559    
4-speed automatic 751    
Sunroof 600 860 2,016
CD changer, in-dash 180    
Alloy wheels 328    
Options (change) 4,185 1,000 2,100
Options (change) 3,551 860 2,016
Destination 620 770 770
Total Price $21,695 $25,655 $27,165
Total Invoice $19,454 $24,560 $26,109

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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: $3,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,187
Model Year200720112011
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,695$25,655$27,165
Adjustments for Features0-960-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,695$24,695$25,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$915
Total Invoice$19,454$24,560$26,109
Adjustments for Features0-919-1,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,454$23,641$24,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$973

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200720112011
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,510$2,470$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$960$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-919-1,495

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072011
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
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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