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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Prius c Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,674

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $4,436

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,934

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $5,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPrius cPrius c
TrimTDIGTIRThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,935 $24,595 $34,590 $22,855 $24,965
Base Invoice $23,937 $23,611 $33,207 $21,276 $23,239
Tech Package 3,405        
Autobahn Package   6,000      
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500    
Floor mats       224 224
Sunroof       700  
Tech Package 3,268        
Autobahn Package   5,760      
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440    
Floor mats       139 139
Sunroof       624  
Options (change) 3,405 6,000 1,500 924 224
Options (change) 3,268 5,760 1,440 763 139
Destination 770 770 770 895 895
Total Price $29,110 $31,365 $36,860 $24,674 $26,084
Total Invoice $27,975 $30,141 $35,417 $22,934 $24,273

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,206
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,686
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPrius cPrius c
TrimTDIGTIRThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8300, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$29,110$31,365$36,860$24,674$26,084
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-3,350-1,770-3,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,110$29,965$33,510$22,904$23,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$4,400$0$160
Total Invoice$27,975$30,141$35,417$22,934$24,273
Adjustments for Features0-1,345-3,219-1,645-2,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,975$28,796$32,198$21,289$21,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$821$4,223$0$174

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPrius cPrius c
TrimTDIGTIRThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
CVT   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Headlight washers  $50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$2,440$3,840$5,790$4,210$5,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$3,350$1,770$3,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,345-3,219-1,645-2,810

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIPrius c
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in100.4 in
Length165.4 in162.4 in
Width70.3 in68.6 in
Height58.3 in59.6 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested225082%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested237559%
Total Not Requested167541%

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 Prius c Three

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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