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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: $4,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,436

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,265 $24,935 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $18,745 $23,937 $23,611 $33,207
Sport Package 1,240      
Sunroof 890      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720   1,500
Sunroof and Convenience Package     2,280  
Sport Package 1,103      
Sunroof 793      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651   1,440
Sunroof and Convenience Package     2,189  
Options (change) 2,130 1,720 2,280 1,500
Options (change) 1,896 1,651 2,189 1,440
Destination 795 770 770 770
Total Price $23,190 $27,425 $27,645 $36,860
Total Invoice $21,436 $26,358 $26,570 $35,417

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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: $2,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,125
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,190$27,425$27,645$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-1,870-2,020-6,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$25,555$25,625$30,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$70$5,185
Total Invoice$21,436$26,358$26,570$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-1,797-1,941-5,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,436$24,561$24,629$29,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$68$4,976

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation system $600 $600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$645$2,515$2,665$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,870$2,020$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,797-1,941-5,880

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132012
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?
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 and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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