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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: $26,278

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $5,682

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,202

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $7,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,725 $30,045 $36,595
Base Invoice $20,006 $28,843 $35,131
Package 8 6,890    
Floor mats 184    
Cargo net 49 100 100
Lighting Package   995  
Package 8 5,620    
Floor mats 112    
Cargo net 34 80 80
Lighting Package   856  
Options (change) 7,123 1,095 100
Options (change) 5,766 936 80
Destination 580 820 820
Gas Tax -3,150 0 0
Total Price $26,278 $31,960 $37,515
Total Invoice $23,202 $30,599 $36,031

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,682
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,525
Model Year200620152015
ModelPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H210hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,278$31,960$37,515
Adjustments for Features0-3,000-4,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,278$28,960$32,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,930
Total Invoice$23,202$30,599$36,031
Adjustments for Features0-2,872-4,442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,202$27,727$31,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,862

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620152015
ModelPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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 
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  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof, large $1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
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 
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,890$5,890$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,000$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,872-4,442

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062015
ModelPriusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length175.0 in167.5 in
Width67.9 in70.8 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.152.7 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 audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50No
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested422584%
Total Not Requested80016%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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