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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: $13,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102019
ModelMatrixMatrixGolf / GTI
TrimSXRSGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,610 $20,920 $35,995
Navigation system 1,520 1,300  
Cruise control 250    
Sunroof 890 890  
215/45WR17 880    
Rear spoiler 200    
Sport Package 160    
Navigation system 1,281 1,105  
Cruise control 200    
Sunroof 712 712  
215/45WR17 704    
Rear spoiler 160    
Sport Package 128    
Options (change) 3,900 2,190 0
Options (change) 3,185 1,817 0
Destination 750 750 895
Total Price $23,260 $23,860 $36,890

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Matrix S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,281
Model Year201020102019
ModelMatrixMatrixGolf / GTI
TrimSXRSGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4158hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,260$23,860$36,890
Adjustments for Features00-8,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,260$23,860$28,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201020102019
ModelMatrixMatrixGolf / GTI
TrimSXRSGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $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
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats  $75
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,470$1,470$10,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$8,770
Value of Feature Adjustments00-213

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102019
ModelMatrixGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.8 in
Length171.9 in167.6 in
Width69.5 in70.8 in
Height61.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.2,874 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft353.7 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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