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

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Toyota Prius c vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $5,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $5,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelPrius cPrius cGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimThreeFourTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $24,935 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $20,140 $21,625 $23,937 $23,611 $33,207
Sunroof 850 850      
Alloy wheels 390        
Tech Package     3,405    
Autobahn Package       6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,500
Sunroof 757 757      
Alloy wheels 348        
Tech Package     3,268    
Autobahn Package       5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,440
Options (change) 1,240 850 3,405 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 1,105 757 3,268 5,760 1,440
Destination 760 760 770 770 770
Total Price $23,635 $24,840 $29,110 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $22,005 $23,142 $27,975 $30,141 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,807
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelPrius cPrius cGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimThreeFourTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 8300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,635$24,840$29,110$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-350-170-1,570-3,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,635$24,490$28,940$29,795$33,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0$855$4,400
Total Invoice$22,005$23,142$27,975$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-326-163-1,509-3,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,005$22,816$27,812$28,632$32,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$811$0$820$4,223

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

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelPrius cPrius cGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimThreeFourTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
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$200  $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$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
Heated front seats $200$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, 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,345$2,695$2,515$3,915$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$170$1,570$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-163-1,509-3,382

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

Model Year20122012
ModelPrius cGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in101.5 in
Length157.3 in165.4 in
Width66.7 in70.3 in
Height56.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,501 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested100036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested187546%
Total Not Requested217554%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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