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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: $17,500

Toyota Yaris SE   
Difference: $7,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,780

Toyota Yaris SE   
Difference: $7,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelYarisGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSETDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,540 $24,935 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $15,877 $23,937 $23,611 $33,207
Floor mats 150      
Floor mats 93      
Options (change) 150 0 0 0
Options (change) 93 0 0 0
Destination 810 770 770 770
Total Price $17,500 $25,705 $25,365 $35,360
Total Invoice $16,780 $24,707 $24,381 $33,977

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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: $6,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,068
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelYarisGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSETDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine106hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/50-16225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$17,500$25,705$25,365$35,360
Adjustments for Features0-1,495-1,595-5,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,500$24,210$23,770$29,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0$5,845
Total Invoice$16,780$24,707$24,381$33,977
Adjustments for Features0-1,437-1,533-5,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,780$23,270$22,848$28,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$422$0$5,609

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Features Comparison: Toyota Yaris vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2014201220122012
ModelYarisGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSETDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325
CD player$125 $125 
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25 $25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,045$2,540$2,640$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,495$1,595$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,437-1,533-5,520

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Yaris vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
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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