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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: $21,465

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $5,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,335

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $7,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMatrix
TrimTDIGTIRXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,935 $24,595 $34,590 $19,250
Base Invoice $23,937 $23,611 $33,207 $17,420
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720   1,500  
Sunroof and Convenience Package   2,280    
Side curtain airbags       645
CD changer, in-dash       240
Sunroof       750
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651   1,440  
Sunroof and Convenience Package   2,189    
Side curtain airbags       555
CD changer, in-dash       180
Sunroof       600
Options (change) 1,720 2,280 1,500 1,635
Options (change) 1,651 2,189 1,440 1,335
Destination 770 770 770 580
Total Price $27,425 $27,645 $36,860 $21,465
Total Invoice $26,358 $26,570 $35,417 $19,335

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,591
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMatrix
TrimTDIGTIRXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$27,425$27,645$36,860$21,465
Adjustments for Features-2,530-2,505-6,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,895$25,140$30,255$21,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$5,360$0
Total Invoice$26,358$26,570$35,417$19,335
Adjustments for Features-2,432-2,408-6,3460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,926$24,162$29,071$19,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$236$5,145$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMatrix
TrimTDIGTIRXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
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 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo net   $40
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 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325
CD player$125 $125 
HD radio $50  
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600 $600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
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 
Trip computer$150$150$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), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,840$3,815$7,915$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,530$2,505$6,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,432-2,408-6,3460

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122006
ModelGolf / GTIMatrix
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in102.4 in
Length165.4 in171.3 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in61.6 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft353.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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