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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: $27,040

Toyota Prius IV   
Difference: $3,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,040

Toyota Prius IV   
Difference: $4,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020162016
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimIVVGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $28,070 $30,135 $35,650
Base Invoice $22,156 $26,129 $28,930 $34,225
Navigation Package 2,480 2,480    
Navigation Package 2,124 2,124    
Options (change) 2,480 2,480 0 0
Options (change) 2,124 2,124 0 0
Destination 760 760 820 820
Total Price $27,040 $31,310 $30,955 $36,470
Total Invoice $25,040 $29,013 $29,750 $35,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius IV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,644
Model Year2010201020162016
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimIVVGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 H210hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,040$31,310$30,955$36,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-2,150-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,040$30,135$28,805$33,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,095$0$4,565
Total Invoice$25,040$29,013$29,750$35,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,089-2,066-2,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,040$27,924$27,684$32,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,884$0$4,382

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2010201020162016
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimIVVGTI 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
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Sunroof, large  $1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Traffic information$25$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
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125 
Headlight washers $50 $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights $1000  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
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 lumbar 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,790$3,965$4,940$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$2,150$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,089-2,066-2,979

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102016
ModelPriusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length175.6 in167.5 in
Width68.7 in70.8 in
Height58.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius IV

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius V

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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