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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: $24,450

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012201220122012
ModelPriusPriusJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLELimitedTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,535 $32,500 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Advanced Technology Package 1,350 1,350        
Floor mats 225 225        
All-weather floor mats 100 100 235 235 235 235
Premium Package     1,440      
Autobahn Package           2,050
Advanced Technology Package 1,202 1,202        
Floor mats 140 140        
All-weather floor mats 60 60 185 185 185 185
Premium Package     1,382      
Autobahn Package           1,968
Options (change) 1,675 1,675 1,675 235 235 2,285
Options (change) 1,402 1,402 1,567 185 185 2,153
Destination 995 995 770 770 770 770
Total Price $28,205 $35,170 $25,220 $24,450 $25,810 $26,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,578
Model Year202020202012201220122012
ModelPriusPriusJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLELimitedTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine96hp I4 H96hp I4 H140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,205$35,170$25,220$24,450$25,810$26,800
Adjustments for Features-4,150-4,0000-875-1,975-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,055$31,170$25,220$23,575$23,835$26,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,115$1,645$0$260$2,575

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year202020202012201220122012
ModelPriusPriusJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLELimitedTDISELSEL 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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
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    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75    
Temporary spare tire$150     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo mat$40$40    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Navigation system   $600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass     $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100    
Digital instruments$0$0    
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Metal pedals     $75
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$6,115$5,965$1,965$2,840$3,940$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,150$4,000$0$875$1,975$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-353-2730-840-1,895-624

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20202012
ModelPriusJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length180.0 in182.2 in
Width69.3 in70.0 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.5 ft315.5 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 Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
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 Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%

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