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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: $23,190

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,436

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320112011
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,265 $23,885 $24,295
Base Invoice $18,745 $22,930 $23,323
Sport Package 1,240    
Sunroof 890 1,000 2,100
Sport Package 1,103    
Sunroof 793 860 2,016
Options (change) 2,130 1,000 2,100
Options (change) 1,896 860 2,016
Destination 795 770 770
Total Price $23,190 $25,655 $27,165
Total Invoice $21,436 $24,560 $26,109

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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: $1,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,903
Model Year201320112011
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,190$25,655$27,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$24,380$25,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$740
Total Invoice$21,436$24,560$26,109
Adjustments for Features0-1,221-1,966
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,436$23,339$24,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$804

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320112011
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Temporary spare tire$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
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
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 
Visor mirror, passenger$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  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$670$1,945$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,221-1,966

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132011
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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102582%
Total Not Requested22518%

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