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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: $23,260

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $1,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,963

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010
ModelMatrixMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXRSTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,610 $20,920 $22,760 $24,070
Base Invoice $17,028 $19,141 $21,695 $22,446
Cruise control 250      
215/45WR17 880      
Sunroof 890 890 1,000 1,000
Navigation system 1,520 1,300 1,750 1,750
Rear spoiler 200      
Sport Package 160      
Cruise control 200      
215/45WR17 704      
Sunroof 712 712 883 883
Navigation system 1,281 1,105 1,546 1,546
Rear spoiler 160      
Sport Package 128      
Options (change) 3,900 2,190 2,750 2,750
Options (change) 3,185 1,817 2,429 2,429
Destination 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $23,260 $23,860 $24,960 $27,570
Total Invoice $20,963 $21,708 $23,574 $25,625

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,747
Model Year2010201020102010
ModelMatrixMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXRSTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4158hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$23,260$23,860$24,960$27,570
Adjustments for Features00-915-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,260$23,860$24,045$25,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0$1,840
Total Invoice$20,963$21,708$23,574$25,625
Adjustments for Features00-864-1,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,963$21,708$22,710$24,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0$1,349

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2010201020102010
ModelMatrixMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXRSTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
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$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$795$795$1,710$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$915$1,685
Value of Feature Adjustments00-864-1,566

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102010
ModelMatrixGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in101.5 in
Length171.9 in165.4 in
Width69.5 in70.3 in
Height61.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

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