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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: $25

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,436

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015201520152015201520152015
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimS1.8T S1.8T SETDI SEGTI SE1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,265 $20,995 $24,895 $25,895 $28,385 $27,395 $28,395 $30,045
Base Invoice $18,745 $20,155 $23,899 $24,859 $27,250 $26,299 $27,259 $28,843
Sport Package 1,240              
Sunroof 890              
Sunroof, large   1,400            
Sport Package 1,103              
Sunroof 793              
Sunroof, large   1,344            
Options (change) 2,130 1,400 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,896 1,344 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 795 820 820 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $23,190 $23,215 $25,715 $26,715 $29,205 $28,215 $29,215 $30,865
Total Invoice $21,436 $22,319 $24,719 $25,679 $28,070 $27,119 $28,079 $29,663

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,621
Model Year20132015201520152015201520152015
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimS1.8T S1.8T SETDI SEGTI SE1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6M6M6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,190$23,215$25,715$26,715$29,205$28,215$29,215$30,865
Adjustments for Features0-2,605-3,420-2,370-4,270-5,145-4,095-5,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$20,610$22,295$24,345$24,935$23,070$25,120$25,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,685$3,735$4,325$2,460$4,510$4,610
Total Invoice$21,436$22,319$24,719$25,679$28,070$27,119$28,079$29,663
Adjustments for Features0-2,504-3,288-2,278-4,104-4,945-3,936-5,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,436$19,815$21,431$23,401$23,966$22,174$24,143$24,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,616$3,586$4,151$2,359$4,328$4,423

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132015201520152015201520152015
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimS1.8T S1.8T SETDI SEGTI SE1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0       
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150 $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100  $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   $200  $200
Sunroof$900       
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50       
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system     $600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic information     $25$25$25
USB port$25       
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50 $50$50 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10       
Visor mirror, passenger$10       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150       
Heated front seats  $200$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$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat     $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat     $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat     $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0 $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  $100  
Total Value of Features$1,595$4,200$5,015$3,965$5,865$6,740$5,690$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,605$3,420$2,370$4,270$5,145$4,095$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,504-3,288-2,278-4,104-4,945-3,936-5,425

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132015
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%

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