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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: $22,415

Volkswagen Golf / GTI Wolfsburg Edition   
Difference: $560

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSWolfsburg EditionSEGTI SESELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,565 $21,595 $25,445 $30,890 $27,995 $34,095
Base Invoice $18,097 $20,705 $24,427 $29,555 $26,875 $32,651
Sport Package 1,240          
Premium Package 1,410          
Sport Package 1,103          
Premium Package 1,255          
Options (change) 2,650 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,358 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 760 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $22,975 $22,415 $26,265 $31,710 $28,815 $34,915
Total Invoice $21,215 $21,525 $25,247 $30,375 $27,695 $33,471

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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: $3,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,758
Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSWolfsburg EditionSEGTI SESELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4170hp I4170hp I4220hp I4170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$22,975$22,415$26,265$31,710$28,815$34,915
Adjustments for Features0-3,195-3,770-5,520-5,245-8,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,975$19,220$22,495$26,190$23,570$26,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$6,970$4,350$7,050
Total Invoice$21,215$21,525$25,247$30,375$27,695$33,471
Adjustments for Features0-3,068-3,624-5,288-5,041-8,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,215$18,457$21,623$25,087$22,654$25,184
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,166$6,630$4,197$6,727

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSWolfsburg EditionSEGTI SESELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   $200
Blind spot warning system $200   $200
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
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
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0$0
Navigation system    $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
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$1,770$4,965$5,540$7,290$7,015$10,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,195$3,770$5,520$5,245$8,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,068-3,624-5,288-5,041-8,287

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122017
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?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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