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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: $5,136

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,168

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $6,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,725 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $20,006 $23,611 $33,207
Package 8 6,890    
Floor mats 184    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Package 8 5,620    
Floor mats 112    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Options (change) 7,074 6,000 0
Options (change) 5,732 5,760 0
Destination 580 770 770
Gas Tax -3,150 0 0
Total Price $26,229 $31,365 $35,360
Total Invoice $23,168 $30,141 $33,977

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,286
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,156
Model Year200620122012
ModelPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,229$31,365$35,360
Adjustments for Features0-850-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,229$30,515$33,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,295
Total Invoice$23,168$30,141$33,977
Adjustments for Features0-817-1,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,168$29,324$32,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,164

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620122012
ModelPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,165$4,015$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-817-1,489

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062012
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-dash200Yes
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 Requested402580%
Total Not Requested100020%

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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested257564%
Total Not Requested147536%

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