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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: $21,455

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $1,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,274

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $3,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015201520152015201520152015
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXR1.8T S1.8T SETDI SEGTI SE1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,890 $20,995 $24,895 $25,895 $28,385 $27,395 $28,395 $30,045
Base Invoice $15,283 $20,155 $23,899 $24,859 $27,250 $26,299 $27,259 $28,843
Extra Value Package 1 270              
Side curtain airbags 645              
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390              
Alloy wheels 410              
Stability control 650              
4-speed automatic 830              
Sunroof 750              
Cargo net   100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Sunroof, large   1,400            
Extra Value Package 1 243              
Side curtain airbags 555              
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335              
Alloy wheels 328              
Stability control 559              
4-speed automatic 751              
Sunroof 600              
Cargo net   80 80 80 80 80 80 80
Sunroof, large   1,344            
Options (change) 3,945 1,500 100 100 100 100 100 100
Options (change) 3,371 1,424 80 80 80 80 80 80
Destination 620 820 820 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $21,455 $23,315 $25,815 $26,815 $29,305 $28,315 $29,315 $30,965
Total Invoice $19,274 $22,399 $24,799 $25,759 $28,150 $27,199 $28,159 $29,743

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $622
Model Year20072015201520152015201520152015
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXR1.8T S1.8T SETDI SEGTI SE1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6M6M6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16195/65-15225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$21,455$23,315$25,815$26,815$29,305$28,315$29,315$30,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,605-3,420-2,370-4,120-4,995-3,945-5,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,455$20,710$22,395$24,445$25,185$23,320$25,370$25,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,685$3,735$4,475$2,610$4,660$4,760
Total Invoice$19,274$22,399$24,799$25,759$28,150$27,199$28,159$29,743
Adjustments for Features0-2,503-3,285-2,277-3,958-4,798-3,789-5,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,274$19,896$21,514$23,482$24,192$22,401$24,370$24,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,618$3,586$4,296$2,505$4,474$4,569

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072015201520152015201520152015
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXR1.8T S1.8T SETDI SEGTI SE1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800       
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150 $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100       
Proximity key    $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100  $100
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50       
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Exterior 
Body kit$0   $0  $0
Rear spoiler$200   $200  $200
Sunroof$900       
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system     $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic information     $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50 $50$50 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10       
Visor mirror, passenger$10       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150       
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200  $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat     $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat     $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat     $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0 $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  $100  
Total Value of Features$2,620$5,225$6,040$4,990$6,740$7,615$6,565$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,605$3,420$2,370$4,120$4,995$3,945$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,503-3,285-2,277-3,958-4,798-3,789-5,278

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072015
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 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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