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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: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,059

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $82

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPrius
TrimGTIRFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $27,320
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $25,431
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Navigation Package     2,380
Solar Roof Package     1,800
Floor mats     200
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Navigation Package     2,139
Solar Roof Package     1,602
Floor mats     127
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 4,380
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 3,868
Destination 770 770 760
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $32,460
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $30,059

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,068
Model Year201220122011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPrius
TrimGTIRFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I498hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18195/65-15
Total Price$31,365$36,860$32,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$31,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$30,059
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$29,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201220122011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPrius
TrimGTIRFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Remote climate control  $25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Solar panel  $300
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,190$4,140$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-986

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIPrius
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length165.4 in175.6 in
Width70.3 in68.7 in
Height58.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft339.6 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 headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

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 Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62554%
Total Not Requested52546%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%

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