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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: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $3,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE   
Difference: $18,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRSEGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,990 $23,655 $30,470 $35,070
Base Invoice $15,373 $0 $29,252 $33,667
Extra Value Package 2 880      
Side curtain airbags 645      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300      
Stability control 650      
4-speed automatic 830      
Cargo net   100 100 100
Extra Value Package 2 792      
Side curtain airbags 555      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258      
Stability control 559      
4-speed automatic 753      
Cargo net   80 80 80
Options (change) 3,305 100 100 100
Options (change) 2,917 80 80 80
Destination 660 850 850 850
Total Price $20,955 $24,605 $31,420 $36,020
Total Invoice $18,950 $930 $30,182 $34,597

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Matrix XR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,139
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRSEGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4170hp I4220hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,955$24,605$31,420$36,020
Adjustments for Features0-3,145-5,920-9,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,955$21,460$25,500$26,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,040$5,265
Total Invoice$18,950$930$30,182$34,597
Adjustments for Features0-119-5,687-8,928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,950$811$24,495$25,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,684$24,858

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRSEGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
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
HD radio $50$50$50
Larger infotainment display $0$0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,920$6,065$8,840$12,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,145$5,920$9,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-119-5,687-8,928

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelMatrixGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.8 in
Length171.3 in167.6 in
Width69.9 in70.8 in
Height61.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.2,946 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft353.7 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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