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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: $26,760

Toyota Prius Three   
Difference: $2,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,907

Toyota Prius Three   
Difference: $3,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimThreeFourTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,765 $28,435 $24,935 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $23,985 $26,470 $23,937 $23,611 $33,207
Floor mats 200 200      
Solar Roof Package   3,820      
Tech Package     3,405    
Autobahn Package       6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,500
Floor mats 127 127      
Solar Roof Package   3,418      
Tech Package     3,268    
Autobahn Package       5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,440
Options (change) 200 4,020 3,405 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 127 3,545 3,268 5,760 1,440
Destination 795 795 770 770 770
Total Price $26,760 $33,250 $29,110 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $24,907 $30,810 $27,975 $30,141 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,515
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimThreeFourTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 H140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 8300, 8300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,760$33,250$29,110$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-2,825-575-1,975-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,760$30,425$28,535$29,390$32,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,665$0$855$4,400
Total Invoice$24,907$30,810$27,975$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-2,618-553-1,898-3,771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,907$28,192$27,422$28,243$31,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$821$4,224

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimThreeFourTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Remote climate control $25   
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Solar panel $300   
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Compass  $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog lights  $125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350   
Headlight washers    $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,515$5,340$3,090$4,490$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,825$575$1,975$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,618-553-1,898-3,771

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132012
ModelPriusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length176.4 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

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested100036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested187546%
Total Not Requested217554%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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