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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: $22,975

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $240

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $1,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015201520152011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMatrix
Trim1.8T S1.8T SETDI SEGTI SE1.8T SELTDI SELGTI AutobahnS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,995 $24,895 $25,895 $28,385 $27,395 $28,395 $30,045 $19,565
Base Invoice $20,155 $23,899 $24,859 $27,250 $26,299 $27,259 $28,843 $18,097
Sunroof, large 1,400              
Sport Package               1,240
Premium Package               1,410
Sunroof, large 1,344              
Sport Package               1,103
Premium Package               1,255
Options (change) 1,400 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,650
Options (change) 1,344 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,358
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 820 820 760
Total Price $23,215 $25,715 $26,715 $29,205 $28,215 $29,215 $30,865 $22,975
Total Invoice $22,319 $24,719 $25,679 $28,070 $27,119 $28,079 $29,663 $21,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,304
Model Year20152015201520152015201520152011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMatrix
Trim1.8T S1.8T SETDI SEGTI SE1.8T SELTDI SELGTI AutobahnS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6T6M6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$23,215$25,715$26,715$29,205$28,215$29,215$30,865$22,975
Adjustments for Features-2,505-3,320-2,270-4,170-5,045-3,995-5,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,710$22,395$24,445$25,035$23,170$25,220$25,320$22,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,685$3,735$4,325$2,460$4,510$4,610$0
Total Invoice$22,319$24,719$25,679$28,070$27,119$28,079$29,663$21,215
Adjustments for Features-2,408-3,191-2,182-4,008-4,849-3,840-5,3290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,911$21,528$23,497$24,062$22,270$24,239$24,334$21,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,617$3,586$4,151$2,359$4,328$4,423$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20152015201520152015201520152011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMatrix
Trim1.8T S1.8T SETDI SEGTI SE1.8T SELTDI SELGTI AutobahnS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 $150$150 
5-speed manual       $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet       $100
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75      $75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200  $200$200
Sunroof       $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input       $50
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Navigation system    $600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information    $25$25$25 
USB port       $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50 $50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver       $10
Visor mirror, passenger       $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat       $150
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200  $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 $0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100   
Total Value of Features$4,200$5,015$3,965$5,865$6,740$5,690$7,240$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,505$3,320$2,270$4,170$5,045$3,995$5,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,408-3,191-2,182-4,008-4,849-3,840-5,3290

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20152011
ModelGolf / GTIMatrix
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in102.4 in
Length167.5 in171.9 in
Width70.8 in69.5 in
Height57.2 in61.4 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft361.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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