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Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,508

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL   
Difference: $5,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,213

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL   
Difference: $3,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGLGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,725 $16,030 $18,390
Base Invoice $20,006 $14,958 $17,138
Package 5 3,205    
Cargo net 49 69 69
Floor mats 184    
Stability control   280 280
CD changer, remote   499 499
Package 5 2,577    
Cargo net 34 55 55
Floor mats 112    
Stability control   247 247
CD changer, remote   323 323
Options (change) 3,438 848 848
Options (change) 2,723 625 625
Destination 580 630 630
Gas Tax -3,150 0 0
Total Price $22,593 $17,508 $19,868
Total Invoice $20,159 $16,213 $18,393

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,523
Model Year200620062006
ModelPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGLGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H115hp I4115hp I4
TransmissionCVTM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$22,593$17,508$19,868
Adjustments for Features-2,7150-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,878$17,508$18,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,110
Total Invoice$20,159$16,213$18,393
Adjustments for Features-2,4230-1,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,736$16,213$17,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,023

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620062006
ModelPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGLGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Digital instruments$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Total Value of Features$3,915$1,200$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,715$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4230-1,157

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062006
ModelPriusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in98.9 in
Length175.0 in164.9 in
Width67.9 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.1 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.141.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 5
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250No
Aux input50No
Total Requested130049%
Total Not Requested135051%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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