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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,165

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,064

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,309

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelJettaJettaPrius
TrimSELTDIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $21,725
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $20,006
Navigation Package   1,200  
Package 8     6,890
Floor mats     184
Navigation Package   1,152  
Package 8     5,620
Floor mats     112
Options (change) 0 1,200 7,074
Options (change) 0 1,152 5,732
Destination 770 770 580
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150
Total Price $22,165 $24,965 $26,229
Total Invoice $21,309 $23,997 $23,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,389
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $504
Model Year201120112006
ModelJettaJettaPrius
TrimSELTDIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D76hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16185/65-15
Total Price$22,165$24,965$26,229
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$23,915$23,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0
Total Invoice$21,309$23,997$23,168
Adjustments for Features0-1,009-2,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,309$22,988$20,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,679$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201120112006
ModelJettaJettaPrius
TrimSELTDIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Digital instruments  $0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,615$2,665$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,009-2,363

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20112006
ModelJettaPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length182.2 in175.0 in
Width70.0 in67.9 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested97591%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested242548%
Total Not Requested260052%

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