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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: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220152015
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaPriusPrius
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $25,765 $28,435
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $23,985 $26,470
Navigation Package 1,130          
Premium Package 1,440          
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375    
Navigation system       900    
Autobahn Package       2,050    
Floor mats         200 200
Solar Roof Package           3,820
Navigation Package 1,084          
Premium Package 1,382          
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300    
Navigation system       864    
Autobahn Package       1,968    
Floor mats         127 127
Solar Roof Package           3,418
Options (change) 2,945 375 375 3,325 200 4,020
Options (change) 2,766 300 300 3,132 127 3,545
Destination 770 770 770 770 825 825
Total Price $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840 $26,790 $33,280
Total Invoice $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697 $24,937 $30,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,037
Model Year201220122012201220152015
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaPriusPrius
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I498hp I4 H98hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M5T6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840$26,790$33,280
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-450-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365$26,340$30,005
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$0$3,665
Total Invoice$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697$24,937$30,840
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,151-455-419-3,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242$24,518$27,805
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$251$2,761$0$3,287

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201220122012201220152015
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaPriusPrius
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150  
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
CVT    $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote climate control     $25
Universal garage door opener     $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Rearview camera    $200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo mat    $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25  
Solar panel     $300
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325   
CD player$125  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio $50$50 $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Compass   $0  
Digital instruments    $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, driver seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat     $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$2,365$2,465$3,565$2,840$2,815$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$450$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,151-455-419-3,035

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122015
ModelJettaPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length182.2 in176.4 in
Width70.0 in68.7 in
Height57.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.539.6 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
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Three

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%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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