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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: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $3,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE   
Difference: $18,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMatrix
TrimSEGTI SEGTI AutobahnXR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,655 $30,470 $35,070 $16,990
Base Invoice $0 $29,252 $33,667 $15,373
Cargo net 100 100 100  
Extra Value Package 2       880
Side curtain airbags       645
Antilock brakes (ABS)       300
Stability control       650
4-speed automatic       830
Cargo net 80 80 80  
Extra Value Package 2       792
Side curtain airbags       555
Antilock brakes (ABS)       258
Stability control       559
4-speed automatic       753
Options (change) 100 100 100 3,305
Options (change) 80 80 80 2,917
Destination 850 850 850 660
Total Price $24,605 $31,420 $36,020 $20,955
Total Invoice $930 $30,182 $34,597 $18,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Matrix XR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,139
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMatrix
TrimSEGTI SEGTI AutobahnXR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4220hp I4220hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$24,605$31,420$36,020$20,955
Adjustments for Features-3,145-5,920-9,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,460$25,500$26,725$20,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,040$5,265$0
Total Invoice$930$30,182$34,597$18,950
Adjustments for Features-119-5,687-8,9280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$811$24,495$25,669$18,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,684$24,858$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMatrix
TrimSEGTI SEGTI AutobahnXR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
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 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Larger infotainment display$0$0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,065$8,840$12,215$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,145$5,920$9,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-119-5,687-8,9280

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTIMatrix
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in102.4 in
Length167.6 in171.3 in
Width70.8 in69.9 in
Height58.2 in61.6 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft353.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

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%

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