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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,799

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $1,971

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,338

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $1,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelGolf / GTIMatrixMatrix
TrimGLSSXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,390 $18,360 $20,760
Base Invoice $17,138 $16,798 $18,994
Stability control 280 250  
CD changer, remote 499    
215/45WR17   880  
Cruise control   250  
CD changer, in-dash   420 200
Sunroof   890 890
Stability control 247 215  
CD changer, remote 323    
215/45WR17   704  
Cruise control   200  
CD changer, in-dash   326 150
Sunroof   712 712
Options (change) 779 2,690 1,090
Options (change) 570 2,157 862
Destination 630 720 720
Total Price $19,799 $21,770 $22,570
Total Invoice $18,338 $19,675 $20,576

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,351
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $777
Model Year200620092009
ModelGolf / GTIMatrixMatrix
TrimGLSSXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine115hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$19,799$21,770$22,570
Adjustments for Features0-620-945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,799$21,150$21,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$18,338$19,675$20,576
Adjustments for Features0-560-862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,338$19,115$19,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$599

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200620092009
ModelGolf / GTIMatrixMatrix
TrimGLSSXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$725$1,345$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$620$945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-560-862

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Matrix features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062009
ModelGolf / GTIMatrix
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.9 in102.4 in
Length164.9 in171.9 in
Width68.3 in69.5 in
Height56.7 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,035 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.0 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.8 ft361.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Matrix specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Total Requested20042%
Total Not Requested27558%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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