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Toyota Prius Prime vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius Prime vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,975

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $281

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,619

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $60

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelPrius PrimeGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimAdvanced1.8T SELGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,100 $27,425 $30,135 $35,650
Base Invoice $31,776 $26,328 $28,930 $34,225
Floor mats 224      
All-weather floor mats 248 235 235 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299      
Driver Assistance Package   1,495 1,495 1,295
DCC & Navigation Package       2,245
Floor mats 139      
All-weather floor mats 154 185 185 185
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225      
Driver Assistance Package   1,286 1,286 1,114
DCC & Navigation Package       2,154
Options (change) 771 1,730 1,730 3,775
Options (change) 518 1,471 1,471 3,453
Destination 885 820 820 820
Gas Tax -4,500 0 0 0
Total Price $30,256 $29,975 $32,685 $40,245
Total Invoice $28,679 $28,619 $31,221 $38,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $231
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelPrius PrimeGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimAdvanced1.8T SELGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 PiH170hp I4210hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$30,256$29,975$32,685$40,245
Adjustments for Features-500-600-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,206$29,975$32,085$38,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,110$8,170
Total Invoice$28,679$28,619$31,221$38,498
Adjustments for Features-470-573-2,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,632$28,619$30,648$36,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,029$7,870

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2017201620162016
ModelPrius PrimeGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimAdvanced1.8T SELGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control$25   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Backup collision intervention$150   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo tray$40   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0   
9 kWh battery pack$0   
Automatic start / stop$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
Larger infotainment display$0   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights$1000   
Predictive driving advice$0   
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,015$4,965$5,565$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$600$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-470-573-2,009

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172016
ModelPrius PrimeGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length182.9 in167.5 in
Width69.3 in70.8 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,366 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested285097%
Total Not Requested1003%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested285097%
Total Not Requested1003%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested270096%
Total Not Requested1004%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%

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