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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: $22,345

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T S   
Difference: $845

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,436

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $49

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320162016201620162016
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimS1.8T S1.8T SEGTI SE1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,265 $20,175 $25,225 $28,625 $27,425 $30,135
Base Invoice $18,745 $19,368 $24,217 $27,481 $26,328 $28,930
Sport Package 1,240          
Sunroof 890          
Sunroof, large   1,350        
Sport Package 1,103          
Sunroof 793          
Sunroof, large   1,297        
Options (change) 2,130 1,350 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,896 1,297 0 0 0 0
Destination 795 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $23,190 $22,345 $26,045 $29,445 $28,245 $30,955
Total Invoice $21,436 $21,485 $25,037 $28,301 $27,148 $29,750

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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: $2,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,687
Model Year201320162016201620162016
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimS1.8T S1.8T SEGTI SE1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4170hp I4210hp 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$23,190$22,345$26,045$29,445$28,245$30,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-3,870-4,570-5,345-5,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$20,540$22,175$24,875$22,900$25,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,635$4,335$2,360$4,470
Total Invoice$21,436$21,485$25,037$28,301$27,148$29,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,736-3,720-4,392-5,137-5,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,436$19,749$21,317$23,909$22,011$24,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,568$4,160$2,262$4,287

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320162016201620162016
ModelMatrixGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimS1.8T S1.8T SEGTI SE1.8T SELGTI 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 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $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
Bright-finished fuel door   $100 $100
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
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 
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     
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
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$1,520$3,325$5,390$6,090$6,865$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$3,870$4,570$5,345$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,736-3,720-4,392-5,137-5,714

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132016
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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