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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: $28,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,493

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,384

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPrius
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELGTI AutobahnFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,395 $28,395 $30,045 $29,135
Base Invoice $26,299 $27,259 $28,843 $27,122
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 100
Cargo net 100 100 100 49
Floor mats       225
Advanced Technology Package       1,350
Illuminated door sill trim plates       299
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 60
Cargo net 80 80 80 35
Floor mats       140
Advanced Technology Package       1,202
Illuminated door sill trim plates       225
Options (change) 335 335 335 2,023
Options (change) 265 265 265 1,662
Destination 820 820 820 885
Total Price $28,550 $29,550 $31,200 $32,043
Total Invoice $27,384 $28,344 $29,928 $29,669

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,108
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $111
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPrius
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELGTI AutobahnFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I495hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18195/65-15
Total Price$28,550$29,550$31,200$32,043
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-1,550-3,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,500$29,550$29,650$28,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$2,150$0
Total Invoice$27,384$28,344$29,928$29,669
Adjustments for Features-1,0070-1,487-3,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,377$28,344$28,441$26,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,967$2,064$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2015201520152017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPrius
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELGTI AutobahnFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,465$3,415$4,965$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$1,550$3,435
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0070-1,487-3,181

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20152017
ModelGolf / GTIPrius
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length167.5 in178.7 in
Width70.8 in69.3 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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