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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: $30,491

Toyota Prius Prime Advanced   
Difference: $10,379

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Model Year20182018
ModelPrius PrimeGolf / GTI
TrimAdvancedR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,300 $39,785
Floor mats 224  
All-weather floor mats 248 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299  
Floor mats 139  
All-weather floor mats 154 185
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225  
Options (change) 771 235
Options (change) 518 185
Destination 920 850
Gas Tax -4,500 0
Total Price $30,491 $40,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius Prime Advanced
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,229
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,925
Model Year20182018
ModelPrius PrimeGolf / GTI
TrimAdvancedR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 PiH292hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/35-19
Total Price$30,491$40,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,491$38,720

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

Model Year20182018
ModelPrius PrimeGolf / GTI
TrimAdvancedR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Mirrorlink support $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Performance meter $150
Predictive driving advice$0 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,815$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-54

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

Model Year20182018
ModelPrius PrimeGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length182.9 in167.6 in
Width69.3 in70.8 in
Height57.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,366 lb.2,946 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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