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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,279

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $6,316

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,275

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $7,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelGolf / GTIPriusPrius
TrimGTIBaseTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $23,375 $24,270
Base Invoice $23,323 $21,758 $22,519
Autobahn Package 5,530    
Package 6   3,150 2,775
Floor mats   184 184
Autobahn Package 5,310    
Package 6   2,835 2,497
Floor mats   112 112
Options (change) 5,530 3,334 2,959
Options (change) 5,310 2,947 2,609
Destination 770 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $30,595 $24,279 $24,799
Total Invoice $29,403 $22,275 $22,698

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,141
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,999
Model Year201120092009
ModelGolf / GTIPriusPrius
TrimGTIBaseTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I476hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$30,595$24,279$24,799
Adjustments for Features-1,17500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,420$24,279$24,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$520
Total Invoice$29,403$22,275$22,698
Adjustments for Features-1,12900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,274$22,275$22,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$423

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201120092009
ModelGolf / GTIPriusPrius
TrimGTIBaseTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0  
Digital instruments $0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,965$2,790$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,12900

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIPrius
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length165.4 in175.0 in
Width70.3 in67.9 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested237559%
Total Not Requested167541%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested312572%
Total Not Requested120028%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested250068%
Total Not Requested120032%

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