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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: $31,790

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $670

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,059

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimFourGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,320 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $25,431 $23,803 $33,403
Navigation Package 2,380    
Solar Roof Package 1,800    
Floor mats 200    
Autobahn Package   6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Navigation Package 2,139    
Solar Roof Package 1,602    
Floor mats 127    
Autobahn Package   5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 4,380 6,200 1,720
Options (change) 3,868 5,952 1,651
Destination 760 795 795
Total Price $32,460 $31,790 $37,310
Total Invoice $30,059 $30,550 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,477
Model Year201120132013
ModelPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimFourGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,460$31,790$37,310
Adjustments for Features-1,0650-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,395$31,790$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570
Total Invoice$30,059$30,550$35,849
Adjustments for Features-9860-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,073$30,550$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,425

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120132013
ModelPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimFourGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote climate control$25  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Solar panel$300  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125 
Headlight washers  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,255$2,190$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-9860-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112013
ModelPriusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length175.6 in165.4 in
Width68.7 in70.3 in
Height58.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62554%
Total Not Requested52546%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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