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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: $31,051

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $6,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132020
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTI
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,005 $39,525 $36,495
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 795 795 920
Gas Tax 0 -2,500 0
Total Price $31,051 $38,071 $37,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius Five
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,464
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,020
Model Year201320132020
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTI
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH228hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8120, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15225/40-18
Total Price$31,051$38,071$37,515
Adjustments for Features0-900-5,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,051$37,171$32,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,120$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320132020
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTI
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,840$2,740$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-861-133

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132020
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.2,874 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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