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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: $30,711

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $254

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,492

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $1,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimFourFiveGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,320 $28,790 $30,045 $36,595
Base Invoice $25,431 $26,801 $28,843 $35,131
Navigation Package 2,380 2,380    
Floor mats 200 200    
Cargo net 51 51 100 100
Navigation Package 2,139 2,139    
Floor mats 127 127    
Cargo net 35 35 80 80
Options (change) 2,631 2,631 100 100
Options (change) 2,301 2,301 80 80
Destination 760 760 820 820
Total Price $30,711 $32,181 $30,965 $37,515
Total Invoice $28,492 $29,862 $29,743 $36,031

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,381
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $319
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimFourFiveGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 H210hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,711$32,181$30,965$37,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,635-3,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,711$31,006$29,330$33,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0$4,425
Total Invoice$28,492$29,862$29,743$36,031
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-1,570-3,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,492$28,772$28,173$32,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$280$0$4,247

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2011201120152015
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimFourFiveGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
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
Cargo mat$40$40  
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$25
Sunroof, large  $1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic information$25$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
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 
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
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,855$4,030$4,490$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,635$3,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,090-1,570-3,611

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112015
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 Four

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

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

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