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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: $26,278

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $9,742

Lowest Total Invoice: $930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $22,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPrius
TrimGTI AutobahnRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,070 $39,785 $21,725
Base Invoice $33,667 $0 $20,006
Cargo net 100 100 49
Package 8     6,890
Floor mats     184
Cargo net 80 80 34
Package 8     5,620
Floor mats     112
Options (change) 100 100 7,123
Options (change) 80 80 5,766
Destination 850 850 580
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150
Total Price $36,020 $40,735 $26,278
Total Invoice $34,597 $930 $23,202

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,617
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,440
Model Year201820182006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPrius
TrimGTI AutobahnRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4292hp I476hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19185/65-15
Total Price$36,020$40,735$26,278
Adjustments for Features-6,125-7,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,895$33,385$26,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,490$0
Total Invoice$34,597$930$23,202
Adjustments for Features-5,883-1680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,714$762$23,202
Cost Above Minimum$27,952$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201820182006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPrius
TrimGTI AutobahnRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125 $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Performance meter $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,765$9,990$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,125$7,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,883-1680

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTIPrius
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length167.6 in175.0 in
Width70.8 in67.9 in
Height58.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested427585%
Total Not Requested75015%

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