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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: $5,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,963

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $6,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020172017
ModelMatrixMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXRSSELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,610 $20,920 $27,995 $34,095
Base Invoice $17,028 $19,141 $26,875 $32,651
Navigation system 1,520 1,300    
Cruise control 250      
215/45WR17 880      
Sunroof 890 890    
Rear spoiler 200      
Sport Package 160      
Navigation system 1,281 1,105    
Cruise control 200      
215/45WR17 704      
Sunroof 712 712    
Rear spoiler 160      
Sport Package 128      
Options (change) 3,900 2,190 0 0
Options (change) 3,185 1,817 0 0
Destination 750 750 820 820
Total Price $23,260 $23,860 $28,815 $34,915
Total Invoice $20,963 $21,708 $27,695 $33,471

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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: $860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,219
Model Year2010201020172017
ModelMatrixMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXRSSELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4158hp I4170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,260$23,860$28,815$34,915
Adjustments for Features00-4,695-8,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,260$23,860$24,120$26,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0$2,700
Total Invoice$20,963$21,708$27,695$33,471
Adjustments for Features00-4,513-7,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,963$21,708$23,182$25,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0$2,529

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2010201020172017
ModelMatrixMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXRSSELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$1,820$1,820$6,515$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,695$8,095
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,513-7,760

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102017
ModelMatrixGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.8 in
Length171.9 in167.5 in
Width69.5 in70.8 in
Height61.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft352.7 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%

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