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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: $20,018

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $9,452

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,526

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $8,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTI
TrimThreeFourGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,520 $27,320 $18,390
Base Invoice $22,825 $25,431 $17,138
Solar Roof Package 1,800 1,800  
Navigation Package 1,930 2,380  
Bodyside moldings 209 209  
Floor mats 200 200  
Cargo net 51 51 69
Stability control     280
Cold Weather Package     150
CD changer, remote     499
Solar Roof Package 1,602 1,602  
Navigation Package 1,628 2,139  
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Floor mats 127 127  
Cargo net 35 35 55
Stability control     247
Cold Weather Package     133
CD changer, remote     323
Options (change) 4,190 4,640 998
Options (change) 3,517 4,028 758
Destination 760 760 630
Total Price $29,470 $32,720 $20,018
Total Invoice $27,102 $30,219 $18,526

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,302
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,759
Model Year201120112006
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTI
TrimThreeFourGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 H115hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$29,470$32,720$20,018
Adjustments for Features-4,150-5,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,320$26,905$20,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$0
Total Invoice$27,102$30,219$18,526
Adjustments for Features-3,817-5,3710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,285$24,848$18,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,563$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120112006
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTI
TrimThreeFourGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration $50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Solar panel$300$300 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Tachometer  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$4,890$6,555$740
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,150$5,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,817-5,3710

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112006
ModelPriusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in98.9 in
Length175.6 in164.9 in
Width68.7 in68.3 in
Height58.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Three

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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