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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Prius v Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,345

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $6,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,160

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $4,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPrius v
TrimTDIGTIRFive
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,935 $24,595 $34,590 $30,935
Base Invoice $23,937 $23,611 $33,207 $28,798
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 200
Tech Package 3,405      
Autobahn Package   6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500  
Floor mats       225
Advanced Technology Package       3,335
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 120
Tech Package 3,268      
Autobahn Package   5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440  
Floor mats       140
Advanced Technology Package       2,988
Options (change) 3,640 6,235 1,735 3,760
Options (change) 3,453 5,945 1,625 3,248
Destination 770 770 770 885
Total Price $29,345 $31,600 $37,095 $35,580
Total Invoice $28,160 $30,326 $35,602 $32,931

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,231
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPrius v
TrimTDIGTIRFive
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I498hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8300, 8120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$29,345$31,600$37,095$35,580
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-3,350-3,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,345$30,200$33,745$31,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$4,400$0
Total Invoice$28,160$30,326$35,602$32,931
Adjustments for Features0-1,344-3,215-3,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,160$28,982$32,387$29,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$822$4,227$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year2012201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPrius v
TrimTDIGTIRFive
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo tray   $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
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
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Headlight washers  $50 
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,090$4,490$6,440$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$3,350$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,344-3,215-3,540

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIPrius v
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in109.4 in
Length165.4 in181.7 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in62.0 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft367.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested225082%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested237559%
Total Not Requested167541%

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 v Five

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
JBL, 120W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2600100%

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