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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: $28,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,053

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,384

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimFour1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,685 $27,395 $28,395 $30,045
Base Invoice $27,634 $26,299 $27,259 $28,843
Floor mats 225      
Advanced Technology Package 1,350      
Cargo net 49 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 100 235 235 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299      
Floor mats 140      
Advanced Technology Package 1,202      
Cargo net 35 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 60 185 185 185
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225      
Options (change) 2,023 335 335 335
Options (change) 1,662 265 265 265
Destination 895 820 820 820
Total Price $32,603 $28,550 $29,550 $31,200
Total Invoice $30,191 $27,384 $28,344 $29,928

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,668
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $633
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimFour1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 H170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,603$28,550$29,550$31,200
Adjustments for Features-3,435-1,0500-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,168$27,500$29,550$29,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$2,150
Total Invoice$30,191$27,384$28,344$29,928
Adjustments for Features-3,181-1,0070-1,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,010$26,377$28,344$28,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,967$2,064

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201520152015
ModelPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimFour1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Remote app $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
DVD-compatible player$0   
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50 
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,850$4,465$3,415$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,435$1,050$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,181-1,0070-1,487

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
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
Toyota Prius Four

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

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

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