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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: $4,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $5,114

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Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelPrius cPrius cGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimThreeFour1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $27,395 $28,395 $30,045
Base Invoice $20,140 $21,625 $26,299 $27,259 $28,843
Alloy wheels 390        
Sunroof 850 850      
Alloy wheels 348        
Sunroof 757 757      
Options (change) 1,240 850 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,105 757 0 0 0
Destination 760 760 820 820 820
Total Price $23,635 $24,840 $28,215 $29,215 $30,865
Total Invoice $22,005 $23,142 $27,119 $28,079 $29,663

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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: $2,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,668
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelPrius cPrius cGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimThreeFour1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,635$24,840$28,215$29,215$30,865
Adjustments for Features0-350-2,545-1,495-3,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,635$24,490$25,670$27,720$27,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0$2,050$2,150
Total Invoice$22,005$23,142$27,119$28,079$29,663
Adjustments for Features0-326-2,446-1,437-2,926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,005$22,816$24,673$26,642$26,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$811$0$1,969$2,064

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

Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelPrius cPrius cGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimThreeFour1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Aux input$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50 
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$2,995$3,345$5,540$4,490$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$2,545$1,495$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-2,446-1,437-2,926

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

Model Year20122015
ModelPrius cGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in103.8 in
Length157.3 in167.5 in
Width66.7 in70.8 in
Height56.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,501 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft352.7 ft3

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