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Toyota Yaris vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Yaris vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,310

Toyota Yaris SE   
Difference: $7,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,596

Toyota Yaris SE   
Difference: $7,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelYarisGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSETDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,400 $23,885 $24,295
Base Invoice $15,743 $22,930 $23,323
Floor mats 150    
Floor mats 93    
Options (change) 150 0 0
Options (change) 93 0 0
Destination 760 770 770
Total Price $17,310 $24,655 $25,065
Total Invoice $16,596 $23,700 $24,093

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Yaris SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,892
Model Year201220112011
ModelYarisGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSETDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine106hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/50-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$17,310$24,655$25,065
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,310$23,430$23,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$35$0
Total Invoice$16,596$23,700$24,093
Adjustments for Features0-1,178-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,596$22,522$22,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$34$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Yaris vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220112011
ModelYarisGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSETDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25 
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,070$2,295$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,178-1,605

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Yaris vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
ModelYarisGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.8 in101.5 in
Length153.5 in165.4 in
Width66.7 in70.3 in
Height59.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,341 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft346.0 ft3

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