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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: $19,618

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $6,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $5,750

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Model Year2016201620162016201620162006
ModelPriusPriusPriusPriusPriusPriusGolf / GTI
TrimTwoTwo EcoThreeThree TouringFourFour TouringGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,200 $24,700 $26,250 $28,100 $28,650 $30,000 $18,390
Base Invoice $22,748 $23,218 $24,437 $26,158 $26,671 $27,927 $17,138
Bodyside moldings 289 289 289 289 289 289  
Floor mats 225 225 225 225 225 225  
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 49 69
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100 100 100 100 99
Stability control             280
Cold Weather Package             150
Bodyside moldings 199 199 199 199 199 199  
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140 140  
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 35 35 55
All-weather floor mats 60 60 60 60 60 60 64
Stability control             247
Cold Weather Package             133
Options (change) 663 663 663 663 663 663 598
Options (change) 434 434 434 434 434 434 499
Destination 835 835 835 835 835 835 630
Total Price $25,698 $26,198 $27,748 $29,598 $30,148 $31,498 $19,618
Total Invoice $24,017 $24,487 $25,706 $27,427 $27,940 $29,196 $18,267

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,273
Model Year2016201620162016201620162006
ModelPriusPriusPriusPriusPriusPriusGolf / GTI
TrimTwoTwo EcoThreeThree TouringFourFour TouringGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 H95hp I4 H95hp I4 H95hp I4 H95hp I4 H95hp I4 H115hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVTCVTCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15195/65-15215/45-17195/65-15215/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$25,698$26,198$27,748$29,598$30,148$31,498$19,618
Adjustments for Features-2,650-2,575-3,775-5,850-5,075-7,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,048$23,623$23,973$23,748$25,073$24,348$19,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$925$700$2,025$1,300$0
Total Invoice$24,017$24,487$25,706$27,427$27,940$29,196$18,267
Adjustments for Features-2,477-2,407-3,497-5,421-4,703-6,6270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,540$22,080$22,209$22,006$23,237$22,569$18,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$669$466$1,697$1,029$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2016201620162016201620162006
ModelPriusPriusPriusPriusPriusPriusGolf / GTI
TrimTwoTwo EcoThreeThree TouringFourFour TouringGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manual      $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150 $150
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener    $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 $200 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100 
Forward collision warning   $200 $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 $200 
Pedestrian detection   $50 $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles      $15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175 
Rear wiper$175 $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Sunroof      $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player      $50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0 
HD radio  $50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25     
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100 
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125 $125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer      $75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats    $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  $50
Manual height 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, driver seat    $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$4,540$4,465$5,665$7,740$6,965$9,040$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$2,575$3,775$5,850$5,075$7,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,477-2,407-3,497-5,421-4,703-6,6270

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162006
ModelPriusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in98.9 in
Length178.7 in164.9 in
Width69.3 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.6 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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