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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: $28,345

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,721

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,228

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPrius
Trim1.8T SELGTI AutobahnFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,425 $30,135 $28,235
Base Invoice $26,328 $28,930 $26,284
Cargo net 100 100 51
Solar Roof Package     3,820
Floor mats     200
Cargo net 80 80 35
Solar Roof Package     3,418
Floor mats     127
Options (change) 100 100 4,071
Options (change) 80 80 3,580
Destination 820 820 760
Total Price $28,345 $31,055 $33,066
Total Invoice $27,228 $29,830 $30,624

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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: $5,046
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,708
Model Year201620162012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPrius
Trim1.8T SELGTI AutobahnFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4210hp I498hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18195/65-15
Total Price$28,345$31,055$33,066
Adjustments for Features-325-9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,020$30,130$33,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,110$0
Total Invoice$27,228$29,830$30,624
Adjustments for Features-312-8890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,916$28,941$30,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,025$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201620162012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPrius
Trim1.8T SELGTI AutobahnFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control  $25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Solar panel  $300
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$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$3,940$4,540$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-312-8890

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIPrius
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length167.5 in176.4 in
Width70.8 in68.7 in
Height57.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft339.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

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