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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: $26,229

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $4,366

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,168

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $6,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelPriusGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,725 $24,295
Base Invoice $20,006 $23,323
Package 8 6,890  
Floor mats 184  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Package 8 5,620  
Floor mats 112  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 7,074 5,530
Options (change) 5,732 5,310
Destination 580 770
Gas Tax -3,150 0
Total Price $26,229 $30,595
Total Invoice $23,168 $29,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,466
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,370
Model Year20062011
ModelPriusGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/40-18
Total Price$26,229$30,595
Adjustments for Features0-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,229$29,695
Total Invoice$23,168$29,403
Adjustments for Features0-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,168$28,538

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062011
ModelPriusGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,440$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-865

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062011
ModelPriusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length175.0 in165.4 in
Width67.9 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.146.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested382576%
Total Not Requested120024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested237559%
Total Not Requested167541%

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