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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: $16,729

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL   
Difference: $2,574

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,643

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL   
Difference: $2,283

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Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelPriusPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimStandardBaseTouringGLGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,500 $22,875 $23,770 $16,030 $18,390
Base Invoice $20,210 $21,064 $21,816 $14,958 $17,138
Floor mats 184 184 184    
Cargo net 49 49 49 69 69
Floor mats 112 112 112    
Cargo net 34 34 34 55 55
Options (change) 233 233 233 69 69
Options (change) 146 146 146 55 55
Destination 720 720 720 630 630
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 -3,150 0 0
Total Price $19,303 $20,678 $21,573 $16,729 $19,089
Total Invoice $17,926 $18,780 $19,532 $15,643 $17,823

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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: $959
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $783
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelPriusPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimStandardBaseTouringGLGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H76hp I4 H115hp I4115hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15185/65-15195/55-16195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$19,303$20,678$21,573$16,729$19,089
Adjustments for Features-1,615-1,865-2,4900-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,688$18,813$19,083$16,729$17,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$1,395$0$1,110
Total Invoice$17,926$18,780$19,532$15,643$17,823
Adjustments for Features-1,500-1,694-2,2540-1,167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,426$17,086$17,278$15,643$16,656
Cost Above Minimum$0$660$852$0$1,013

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelPriusPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimStandardBaseTouringGLGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150$150
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Larger rear spoiler  $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Cassette player   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Fog lights  $125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Tachometer   $75$75
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,740$2,990$3,615$1,125$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$1,865$2,490$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,500-1,694-2,2540-1,167

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082006
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
14.4 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.441.8 ft3

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