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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: $30,415

Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium   
Difference: $401

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,666

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTI
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid Advancede-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,805 $39,525 $36,995
Base Invoice $27,744 $37,945 $35,515
Floor mats 200 200  
Cargo net 51 51 100
Floor mats 127 127  
Cargo net 35 35 80
Options (change) 251 251 100
Options (change) 162 162 80
Destination 760 760 820
Gas Tax 0 -2,500 -7,500
Total Price $30,816 $38,036 $30,415
Total Invoice $28,666 $36,367 $28,915

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,601
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,793
Model Year201220122017
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTI
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid Advancede-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH134hp E
TransmissionCVTCVTA1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8120, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15205/55-16
Total Price$30,816$38,036$30,415
Adjustments for Features0-900-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,816$37,136$27,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,320$0
Total Invoice$28,666$36,367$28,915
Adjustments for Features0-861-3,042
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,666$35,506$25,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,840$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122017
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTI
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid Advancede-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Electrically heated windshield  $250
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
36 kWh battery pack  $0
4 kWh battery pack $0 
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player $0 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,265$3,165$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-861-3,042

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122017
ModelPriusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length176.4 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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