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Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,359

Toyota Prius Standard   
Difference: $10,581

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,787

Toyota Prius Standard   
Difference: $10,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelPriusPriusPriusJetta
TrimStandardBaseTouringHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,500 $22,875 $23,770 $31,120
Base Invoice $20,210 $21,064 $21,816 $29,874
Package 3 2,105   2,105  
Floor mats 184 184 184  
Package 4   2,580    
Package 3 1,895   1,895  
Floor mats 112 112 112  
Package 4   2,322    
Options (change) 2,289 2,764 2,289 0
Options (change) 2,007 2,434 2,007 0
Destination 720 720 720 820
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 -3,150 0
Total Price $21,359 $23,209 $23,629 $31,940
Total Invoice $19,787 $21,068 $21,393 $30,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Standard
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,956
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,423
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelPriusPriusPriusJetta
TrimStandardBaseTouringHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H76hp I4 H170hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTS7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)48/45 MPG48/45 MPG48/45 MPG42/48 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15185/65-15195/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$21,359$23,209$23,629$31,940
Adjustments for Features0-875-875-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,359$22,334$22,754$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$1,395$0
Total Invoice$19,787$21,068$21,393$30,694
Adjustments for Features0-794-792-3,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,787$20,274$20,601$27,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$814$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820082015
ModelPriusPriusPriusJetta
TrimStandardBaseTouringHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Forward collision warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover $75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,565$3,440$3,440$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$875$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-794-792-3,484

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082015
ModelPriusJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length175.0 in183.3 in
Width67.9 in70.0 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,890 lb.3,411 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Standard

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested112544%
Total Not Requested145056%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

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