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Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $144

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,698

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $1,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelPriusPriusJettaJetta
TrimBaseTouringSELTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,875 $23,770 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $21,064 $21,816 $20,539 $22,075
Package 5 3,280      
Floor mats 184 184    
Package 6   4,175    
Sport Package     700  
Sunroof     900  
Navigation Package       1,200
Package 5 2,952      
Floor mats 112 112    
Package 6   3,758    
Sport Package     672  
Sunroof     864  
Navigation Package       1,152
Options (change) 3,464 4,359 1,600 1,200
Options (change) 3,064 3,870 1,536 1,152
Destination 720 720 770 770
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0 0
Total Price $23,909 $25,699 $23,765 $24,965
Total Invoice $21,698 $23,256 $22,845 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $306
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,554
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelPriusPriusJettaJetta
TrimBaseTouringSELTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionCVTCVTM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,909$25,699$23,765$24,965
Adjustments for Features-475-1,525-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,434$24,174$23,740$24,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$0$1,225
Total Invoice$21,698$23,256$22,845$23,997
Adjustments for Features-431-1,380-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,267$21,876$22,821$23,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$609$0$1,176

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelPriusPriusJettaJetta
TrimBaseTouringSELTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,540$4,590$3,090$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$1,525$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-431-1,380-240

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082011
ModelPriusJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length175.0 in182.2 in
Width67.9 in70.0 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 5
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested157548%
Total Not Requested170052%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested160043%
Total Not Requested210057%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested97591%
Total Not Requested1009%

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