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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: $25,850

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $2,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,124

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $3,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelPrius cGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimFourSELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,965 $27,995 $34,095
Base Invoice $23,239 $26,875 $32,651
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 885 820 820
Total Price $25,850 $28,815 $34,915
Total Invoice $24,124 $27,695 $33,471

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,951
Model Year201720172017
ModelPrius cGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimFourSELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine73hp I4 H170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$25,850$28,815$34,915
Adjustments for Features0-645-4,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,850$28,170$30,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$24,124$27,695$33,471
Adjustments for Features0-620-3,878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,124$27,075$29,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,518

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

Model Year201720172017
ModelPrius cGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimFourSELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Lane departure warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,570$5,215$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$645$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-620-3,878

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

Model Year20172017
ModelPrius cGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in103.8 in
Length158.7 in167.5 in
Width66.7 in70.8 in
Height58.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,531 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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