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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: $1,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,274

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $2,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720172017201720172017
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRWolfsburg EditionSEGTI SESELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,890 $21,595 $25,445 $30,890 $27,995 $34,095
Base Invoice $15,283 $20,705 $24,427 $29,555 $26,875 $32,651
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
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
Options (change) 3,945 100 100 100 100 100
Options (change) 3,371 80 80 80 80 80
Destination 620 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $21,455 $22,515 $26,365 $31,810 $28,915 $35,015
Total Invoice $19,274 $21,605 $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: Volkswagen Golf / GTI Wolfsburg Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $807
Model Year200720172017201720172017
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRWolfsburg EditionSEGTI SESELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4170hp I4170hp I4220hp I4170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$21,455$22,515$26,365$31,810$28,915$35,015
Adjustments for Features0-3,270-3,845-5,445-5,170-8,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,455$19,245$22,520$26,365$23,745$26,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$7,120$4,500$7,200
Total Invoice$19,274$21,605$25,327$30,455$27,775$33,551
Adjustments for Features0-3,138-3,694-5,213-4,966-8,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,274$18,467$21,633$25,242$22,809$25,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,166$6,775$4,342$6,872

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200720172017201720172017
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRWolfsburg EditionSEGTI SESELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual   $150 $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   $200
Blind spot warning system $200   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100   $100
Forward collision warning $200   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100 $100
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500 $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0 $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 $0
Rear spoiler$200  $200 $200
Sunroof$900     
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50 $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights   $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150     
Heated front seats $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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$2,770$6,040$6,615$8,215$7,940$11,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,270$3,845$5,445$5,170$8,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,138-3,694-5,213-4,966-8,212

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072017
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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