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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: $35,371

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $649

Lowest Total Invoice: $930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $31,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,005 $39,525 $35,070 $39,785
Base Invoice $27,930 $37,945 $33,667 $0
Advanced Technology Package 4,320      
Floor mats 200 200    
Cargo net 51 51 100 100
Advanced Technology Package 3,863      
Floor mats 127 127    
Cargo net 35 35 80 80
Options (change) 4,571 251 100 100
Options (change) 4,025 162 80 80
Destination 795 795 850 850
Gas Tax 0 -2,500 0 0
Total Price $35,371 $38,071 $36,020 $40,735
Total Invoice $32,750 $36,402 $34,597 $930

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,001
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,521
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8120, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$35,371$38,071$36,020$40,735
Adjustments for Features-4500-4,100-5,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,921$38,071$31,920$35,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$0$3,640
Total Invoice$32,750$36,402$34,597$930
Adjustments for Features-4170-3,938-118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,333$36,402$30,659$812
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,069$29,847$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2013201320182018
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Lane departure prevention$150   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning$200  $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire$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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Sunroof, large  $1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Performance meter   $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,515$2,065$6,165$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0$4,100$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-4170-3,938-118

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132018
ModelPriusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length176.4 in167.6 in
Width68.7 in70.8 in
Height58.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.2,946 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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