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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: $28,345

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,136

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,228

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201620162016
ModelPriusPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimFourFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced1.8T SELGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,435 $30,005 $39,525 $27,425 $30,135 $35,650
Base Invoice $26,470 $27,930 $37,945 $26,328 $28,930 $34,225
Floor mats 200 200 200      
Cargo net 51 51 51 100 100 100
Floor mats 127 127 127      
Cargo net 35 35 35 80 80 80
Options (change) 251 251 251 100 100 100
Options (change) 162 162 162 80 80 80
Destination 795 795 795 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,500 0 0 0
Total Price $29,481 $31,051 $38,071 $28,345 $31,055 $36,570
Total Invoice $27,427 $28,887 $36,402 $27,228 $29,830 $35,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,236
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,216
Model Year201320132013201620162016
ModelPriusPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimFourFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced1.8T SELGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH170hp I4210hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8120, 8120, 8400, 9400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17195/65-15225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,481$31,051$38,071$28,345$31,055$36,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-2,075-2,100-2,700-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,481$29,876$35,996$26,245$28,355$32,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$6,515$0$2,110$6,675
Total Invoice$27,427$28,887$36,402$27,228$29,830$35,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,093-1,984-2,017-2,593-3,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,427$27,794$34,418$25,211$27,237$31,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$367$6,991$0$2,026$6,408

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320132013201620162016
ModelPriusPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimFourFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced1.8T SELGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed manual    $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600   
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150$150
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0   
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door    $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system     $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  $150
Compass   $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0$0$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350   
Headlight washers $50$50  $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000   
Steering-linked fog lights   $50  
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Tachometer   $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$3,065$4,240$5,140$5,165$5,765$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$2,075$2,100$2,700$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,093-1,984-2,017-2,593-3,506

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132016
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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