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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: $21,195

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,130

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $7,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMatrix
TrimTDIGTIRXR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,200 $24,795 $34,795 $16,990
Base Invoice $24,192 $23,803 $33,403 $15,373
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,695      
Sunroof and Convenience Package   2,500    
Extra Value Package 2       880
Side curtain airbags       645
Antilock brakes (ABS)       300
Stability control       650
4-speed automatic       830
CD changer, in-dash       240
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,627      
Sunroof and Convenience Package   2,400    
Extra Value Package 2       792
Side curtain airbags       555
Antilock brakes (ABS)       258
Stability control       559
4-speed automatic       753
CD changer, in-dash       180
Options (change) 1,695 2,500 0 3,545
Options (change) 1,627 2,400 0 3,097
Destination 795 795 795 660
Total Price $27,690 $28,090 $35,590 $21,195
Total Invoice $26,614 $26,998 $34,198 $19,130

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,037
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMatrix
TrimTDIGTIRXR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$27,690$28,090$35,590$21,195
Adjustments for Features-1,505-1,655-4,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,185$26,435$31,335$21,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$5,150$0
Total Invoice$26,614$26,998$34,198$19,130
Adjustments for Features-1,447-1,591-4,0890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,167$25,407$30,109$19,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$4,942$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2013201320132008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMatrix
TrimTDIGTIRXR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo net   $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
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
Sunroof$900$900 $900
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$325
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600   
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$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 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
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 
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$4,515$4,665$7,265$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,505$1,655$4,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,447-1,591-4,0890

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20132008
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
Toyota Matrix XR

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%
Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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