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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: $27,958

Toyota Prius LE   
Difference: $622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201620162016
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLELimitedGTI SE1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,980 $32,200 $28,625 $27,425 $30,135
Floor mats 225 225      
Advanced Technology Package 1,350 1,350      
Cargo net 49 49 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 100 100 235 235 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299 299      
Floor mats 140 140      
Advanced Technology Package 1,202 1,202      
Cargo net 35 35 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 60 60 185 185 185
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 225      
Options (change) 2,023 2,023 335 335 335
Options (change) 1,662 1,662 265 265 265
Destination 955 955 820 820 820
Total Price $27,958 $35,178 $29,780 $28,580 $31,290

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $357
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,101
Model Year20192019201620162016
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLELimitedGTI SE1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine96hp I4 H96hp I4 H210hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,958$35,178$29,780$28,580$31,290
Adjustments for Features-510-3600-775-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,448$34,818$29,780$27,805$29,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,370$1,975$0$2,110

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192019201620162016
ModelPriusPriusGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLELimitedGTI SE1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
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   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 $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$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100 $100
Rear spoiler  $200 $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Steering-linked fog lights   $50 
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,525$6,375$6,015$6,790$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$510$360$0$775$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-48-270-743-1,319

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192016
ModelPriusGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length180.0 in167.5 in
Width69.3 in70.8 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,011 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 Legroom42.3 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
27.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.5 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius LE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Limited

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

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

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 GTI Autobahn

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

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