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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: $25,228

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $12,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082020
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,875 $23,770 $36,495
Package 6 4,550 4,175  
Floor mats 184 184  
Cargo net 49 49 100
Package 6 4,095 3,758  
Floor mats 112 112  
Cargo net 34 34 80
Options (change) 4,783 4,408 100
Options (change) 4,241 3,904 80
Destination 720 720 920
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0
Total Price $25,228 $25,748 $37,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,987
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,043
Model Year200820082020
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H228hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$25,228$25,748$37,515
Adjustments for Features00-6,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,228$25,748$31,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082020
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Digital instruments$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,715$2,715$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments00-168

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082020
ModelPriusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length175.0 in167.6 in
Width67.9 in70.8 in
Height58.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.2,874 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
14.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.453.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested357583%
Total Not Requested75017%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested295080%
Total Not Requested75020%

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