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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: $24,328

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $7,722

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,309

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $8,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTouringGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,375 $24,270 $30,135 $35,650
Base Invoice $21,758 $22,519 $28,930 $34,225
Package 6 3,150 2,775    
Floor mats 184 184    
Cargo net 49 49 100 100
Lighting Package     995  
Package 6 2,835 2,497    
Floor mats 112 112    
Cargo net 34 34 80 80
Lighting Package     856  
Options (change) 3,383 3,008 1,095 100
Options (change) 2,981 2,643 936 80
Destination 720 720 820 820
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0 0
Total Price $24,328 $24,848 $32,050 $36,570
Total Invoice $22,309 $22,732 $30,686 $35,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,247
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,050
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTouringGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H210hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$24,328$24,848$32,050$36,570
Adjustments for Features00-3,475-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,328$24,848$28,575$32,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0$4,220
Total Invoice$22,309$22,732$30,686$35,125
Adjustments for Features00-3,327-3,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,309$22,732$27,359$31,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$0$4,140

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTouringGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$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$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$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$0
Total Value of Features$3,190$3,190$6,665$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,475$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,327-3,626

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092016
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
14.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.452.7 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%

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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