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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: $26,433

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $4,377

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,547

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $4,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349    
Floor mats 224    
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.   1,995  
Driver Assistance Package     1,095
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274    
Floor mats 139    
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.   1,716  
Driver Assistance Package     942
Options (change) 573 1,995 1,095
Options (change) 413 1,716 942
Destination 895 820 820
Total Price $26,433 $30,810 $36,010
Total Invoice $24,547 $29,411 $34,413

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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: $1,272
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,900
Model Year201820172017
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$26,433$30,810$36,010
Adjustments for Features0-3,105-4,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,433$27,705$31,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,700
Total Invoice$24,547$29,411$34,413
Adjustments for Features0-2,964-4,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,547$26,447$30,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,565

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

Model Year201820172017
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, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$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
Cargo mat$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  
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
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
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 
Automatic headlights $125$125
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$150
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
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$4,185$7,290$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,105$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,964-4,401

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

Model Year20182017
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested215057%
Total Not Requested165043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested145062%
Total Not Requested90038%

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