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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: $29,100

Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium   
Difference: $759

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,612

Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium   
Difference: $129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTI
TrimFourFour Touringe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,650 $30,000 $35,445
Base Invoice $26,671 $27,927 $34,027
Floor mats 225 225  
Cargo net 49 49 100
All-weather floor mats 100 100 235
Floor mats 140 140  
Cargo net 35 35 80
All-weather floor mats 60 60 185
Options (change) 374 374 335
Options (change) 235 235 265
Destination 835 835 820
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $29,859 $31,209 $29,100
Total Invoice $27,741 $28,997 $27,612

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,324
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,630
Model Year201620162015
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTI
TrimFourFour Touringe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 H95hp I4 H115hp E
TransmissionCVTCVTA1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$29,859$31,209$29,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,075-2,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,859$29,134$26,810
Cost Above Minimum$725$0$0
Total Invoice$27,741$28,997$27,612
Adjustments for Features0-1,928-2,173
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,741$27,069$25,439
Cost Above Minimum$672$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162015
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTI
TrimFourFour Touringe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Electrically heated windshield  $250
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar 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, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,400$5,475$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,928-2,173

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162015
ModelPriusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length178.7 in167.5 in
Width69.3 in70.8 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.6 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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