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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: $5,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,309

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016201620162016
ModelJettaJettaPriusPriusPriusPrius
TrimSELTDIThreeThree TouringFourFour Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $26,250 $28,100 $28,650 $30,000
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $24,437 $26,158 $26,671 $27,927
Navigation Package   1,200        
Floor mats     225 225 225 225
Navigation Package   1,152        
Floor mats     140 140 140 140
Options (change) 0 1,200 225 225 225 225
Options (change) 0 1,152 140 140 140 140
Destination 770 770 835 835 835 835
Total Price $22,165 $24,965 $27,310 $29,160 $29,710 $31,060
Total Invoice $21,309 $23,997 $25,412 $27,133 $27,646 $28,902

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,590
Model Year201120112016201620162016
ModelJettaJettaPriusPriusPriusPrius
TrimSELTDIThreeThree TouringFourFour Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D95hp I4 H95hp I4 H95hp I4 H95hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6CVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16195/65-15215/45-17195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$22,165$24,965$27,310$29,160$29,710$31,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,475-4,550-3,625-5,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$23,915$24,835$24,610$26,085$25,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$225$0$1,475$750
Total Invoice$21,309$23,997$25,412$27,133$27,646$28,902
Adjustments for Features0-1,009-2,303-4,234-3,373-5,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,309$22,988$23,109$22,899$24,273$23,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,679$210$0$1,374$699

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201120112016201620162016
ModelJettaJettaPriusPriusPriusPrius
TrimSELTDIThreeThree TouringFourFour Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150    
CVT  $1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150 
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 $200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200 $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 $200
Lane departure warning   $200 $200
Pedestrian detection   $50 $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0
Sunroof $900    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100    
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100$100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125 $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Tachometer$75$75    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$1,540$2,590$4,015$6,090$5,165$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,475$4,550$3,625$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,009-2,303-4,234-3,373-5,304

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20112016
ModelJettaPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length182.2 in178.7 in
Width70.0 in69.3 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.562.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested95088%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Three

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Three Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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