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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: $26,435

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $1,274

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,205

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $492

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Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelPriusPriusPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimThreeThree TouringFourFour TouringTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,250 $28,100 $28,650 $30,000 $23,885 $24,295
Base Invoice $24,437 $26,158 $26,671 $27,927 $22,930 $23,323
Floor mats 225 225 225 225    
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100 100 235 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299 299 299 299    
Cold Weather Package         250  
Navigation system         595 1,405
Xenon HID headlights         700  
Sunroof           2,100
Floor mats 140 140 140 140    
All-weather floor mats 60 60 60 60 176 176
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 225 225 225    
Cold Weather Package         215  
Navigation system         512 1,349
Xenon HID headlights         602  
Sunroof           2,016
Options (change) 624 624 624 624 1,780 3,740
Options (change) 425 425 425 425 1,505 3,541
Destination 835 835 835 835 770 770
Total Price $27,709 $29,559 $30,109 $31,459 $26,435 $28,805
Total Invoice $25,697 $27,418 $27,931 $29,187 $25,205 $27,634

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Three Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $466
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,117
Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelPriusPriusPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimThreeThree TouringFourFour TouringTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 H95hp I4 H95hp I4 H95hp I4 H140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17195/65-15215/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,709$29,559$30,109$31,459$26,435$28,805
Adjustments for Features-1,515-3,590-2,665-4,7400-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,194$25,969$27,444$26,719$26,435$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$225$0$1,475$750$0$890
Total Invoice$25,697$27,418$27,931$29,187$25,205$27,634
Adjustments for Features-1,405-3,330-2,472-4,3980-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,292$24,088$25,459$24,789$25,205$26,214
Cost Above Minimum$204$0$1,371$701$0$1,009

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelPriusPriusPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimThreeThree TouringFourFour TouringTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manual    $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 $850  
Cruise control$150 $150 $150$150
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$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  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration    $100$100
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$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  
Compass    $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights $125 $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Tachometer    $75$75
Visor mirror, driver    $10 
Visor mirror, passenger    $10 
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Door sill trim plates     $100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Metal pedals     $75
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$100$100
Power recliner, passenger 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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$4,300$6,375$5,450$7,525$2,785$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$3,590$2,665$4,740$0$1,480
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,405-3,330-2,472-4,3980-1,420

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162011
ModelPriusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length178.7 in165.4 in
Width69.3 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested12510%
Total Not Requested112590%

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