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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: $24,674

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $3,571

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,934

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $4,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelPrius cPrius cGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimThreeFour1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,855 $24,965 $27,425 $30,135
Base Invoice $21,276 $23,239 $26,328 $28,930
Floor mats 224 224    
Sunroof 700      
Floor mats 139 139    
Sunroof 624      
Options (change) 924 224 0 0
Options (change) 763 139 0 0
Destination 895 895 820 820
Total Price $24,674 $26,084 $28,245 $30,955
Total Invoice $22,934 $24,273 $27,148 $29,750

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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: $2,766
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,440
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelPrius cPrius cGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimThreeFour1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$24,674$26,084$28,245$30,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-805-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,674$24,834$27,440$29,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$160$0$2,110
Total Invoice$22,934$24,273$27,148$29,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,163-774-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,934$23,110$26,374$28,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$176$0$2,026

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

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelPrius cPrius cGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimThreeFour1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$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
Cargo mat$40$40  
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$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
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$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50 
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,535$5,785$5,340$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$805$1,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,163-774-1,350

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

Model Year20182016
ModelPrius cGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in103.8 in
Length162.4 in167.5 in
Width68.6 in70.8 in
Height59.6 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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