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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: $23,260

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,963

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $5,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMatrixMatrix
TrimTDIGTIRSXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,935 $24,595 $34,590 $18,610 $20,920
Base Invoice $23,937 $23,611 $33,207 $17,028 $19,141
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720 3,850 1,500    
215/45WR17       880  
Cruise control       250  
Rear spoiler       200  
Sport Package       160  
Sunroof       890 890
Navigation system       1,520 1,300
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651 3,696 1,440    
215/45WR17       704  
Cruise control       200  
Rear spoiler       160  
Sport Package       128  
Sunroof       712 712
Navigation system       1,281 1,105
Options (change) 1,720 3,850 1,500 3,900 2,190
Options (change) 1,651 3,696 1,440 3,185 1,817
Destination 770 770 770 750 750
Total Price $27,425 $29,215 $36,860 $23,260 $23,860
Total Invoice $26,358 $28,077 $35,417 $20,963 $21,708

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,222
Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMatrixMatrix
TrimTDIGTIRSXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$27,425$29,215$36,860$23,260$23,860
Adjustments for Features-1,220-2,370-5,47000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,205$26,845$31,390$23,260$23,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$640$5,185$0$600
Total Invoice$26,358$28,077$35,417$20,963$21,708
Adjustments for Features-1,173-2,278-5,25600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,185$25,799$30,161$20,963$21,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$4,976$0$745

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122012201220102010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMatrixMatrix
TrimTDIGTIRSXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Proximity key  $250  
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  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$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$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
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 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$1,990$3,140$6,240$770$770
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,220$2,370$5,470$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,173-2,278-5,25600

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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 Year20122010
ModelGolf / GTIMatrix
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in102.4 in
Length165.4 in171.9 in
Width70.3 in69.5 in
Height58.3 in61.4 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft361.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested162564%
Total Not Requested92536%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested87597%
Total Not Requested253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested097%
Total Not Requested03%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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