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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: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelPriusPriusJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimIIIIVTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,000 $23,800 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $20,900 $22,156 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Solar Roof Package 1,800 1,800        
Navigation Package 2,030 2,480 1,130      
Premium Package     1,440      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package           2,050
Navigation system           900
Solar Roof Package 1,440 1,440        
Navigation Package 1,726 2,124 1,084      
Premium Package     1,382      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package           1,968
Navigation system           864
Options (change) 3,830 4,280 2,945 375 375 3,325
Options (change) 3,166 3,564 2,766 300 300 3,132
Destination 760 760 770 770 770 770
Total Price $26,590 $28,840 $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840
Total Invoice $24,826 $26,480 $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius IV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8
Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelPriusPriusJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimIIIIVTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 H140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,590$28,840$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-1,410-3,2750-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,180$25,565$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$24,826$26,480$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697
Adjustments for Features-1,316-3,0070-96-1,151-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,510$23,473$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242
Cost Above Minimum$37$0$1,919$0$251$2,761

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelPriusPriusJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimIIIIVTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
6-speed manual  $150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote climate control$25$25    
Universal garage door opener $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration $50    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Water-repellent front-door glass $15    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Solar panel$300$300    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325$325 
CD player  $125  $125
HD radio   $50$50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200    
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150    
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass     $0
Digital instruments$0$0    
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25    
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals     $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$2,900$4,765$1,490$1,590$2,690$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$3,275$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,316-3,0070-96-1,151-455

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102012
ModelPriusJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length175.6 in182.2 in
Width68.7 in70.0 in
Height58.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius III

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62566%
Total Not Requested32534%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius IV

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62554%
Total Not Requested52546%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

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