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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: $20,715

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,722

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMatrixMatrix
Trim1.8T SEGTI SE1.8T SELGTI AutobahnXRXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,225 $28,625 $27,425 $30,135 $16,740 $19,250
Base Invoice $24,217 $27,481 $26,328 $28,930 $15,148 $17,420
Cargo net 100 100 100 100    
Extra Value Package 2         880  
Antilock brakes (ABS)         390  
Side curtain airbags         645 645
Stability control         650  
4-speed automatic         830  
Sunroof           750
Cargo net 80 80 80 80    
Extra Value Package 2         792  
Antilock brakes (ABS)         335  
Side curtain airbags         555 555
Stability control         559  
4-speed automatic         753  
Sunroof           600
Options (change) 100 100 100 100 3,395 1,395
Options (change) 80 80 80 80 2,994 1,155
Destination 820 820 820 820 580 580
Total Price $26,145 $29,545 $28,345 $31,055 $20,715 $21,225
Total Invoice $25,117 $28,381 $27,228 $29,830 $18,722 $19,155

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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: $1,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,650
Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMatrixMatrix
Trim1.8T SEGTI SE1.8T SELGTI AutobahnXRXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4210hp I4170hp I4210hp I4126hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6M6A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$26,145$29,545$28,345$31,055$20,715$21,225
Adjustments for Features-4,745-5,295-6,070-6,670-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,400$24,250$22,275$24,385$19,815$21,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$875$2,985$0$1,410
Total Invoice$25,117$28,381$27,228$29,830$18,722$19,155
Adjustments for Features-4,558-5,086-5,831-6,407-8130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,559$23,295$21,397$23,423$17,909$19,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,736$838$2,864$0$1,246

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMatrixMatrix
Trim1.8T SEGTI SE1.8T SELGTI AutobahnXRXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100   
6-speed manual $150 $150 $150
4-speed automatic    $800 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $100  
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0$0
Bright-finished fuel door $100 $100  
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200$200
Sunroof    $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system  $600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50 $50   
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat    $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100   
Total Value of Features$6,740$7,290$8,065$8,665$2,895$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,745$5,295$6,070$6,670$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,558-5,086-5,831-6,407-8130

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20162006
ModelGolf / GTIMatrix
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in102.4 in
Length167.5 in171.3 in
Width70.8 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in61.6 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft353.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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