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Toyota Prius c vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius c vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,160

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $430

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,487

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $1,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012201220122012
ModelPrius cPrius cJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimThreeFourTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,785 $24,495 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $20,280 $22,802 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Sunroof 850          
Alloy wheels 390          
Toyota Safety Sense 300          
Premium Package     1,440      
Navigation Package     1,130      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package           2,050
Navigation system           900
Sunroof 757          
Alloy wheels 348          
Toyota Safety Sense 267          
Premium Package     1,382      
Navigation Package     1,084      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package           1,968
Navigation system           864
Options (change) 1,540 0 2,945 375 375 3,325
Options (change) 1,372 0 2,766 300 300 3,132
Destination 835 835 770 770 770 770
Total Price $24,160 $25,330 $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840
Total Invoice $22,487 $23,637 $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,232
Model Year201620162012201220122012
ModelPrius cPrius cJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimThreeFourTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,160$25,330$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-2,405-2,1550-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,755$23,175$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,420$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$22,487$23,637$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697
Adjustments for Features-2,238-2,0110-96-1,151-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,249$21,626$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,377$1,919$0$251$2,761

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620162012201220122012
ModelPrius cPrius cJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimThreeFourTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
6-speed manual  $150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200     
Forward collision warning$200     
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Lane departure warning$200     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0     
Rearview camera $200    
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75    
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio$50$50 $50$50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200     
Compass     $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100    
Digital instruments$0$0    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Tachometer  $75$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$50
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals     $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$4,220$3,970$1,815$1,915$3,015$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,405$2,155$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,238-2,0110-96-1,151-455

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162012
ModelPrius cJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in104.4 in
Length157.3 in182.2 in
Width66.7 in70.0 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,497 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c Three

Toyota Safety Sense
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested97595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

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