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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: $24,450

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,462

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122016201620162016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaPriusPriusPriusPrius
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIThreeThree TouringFourFour Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $26,250 $28,100 $28,650 $30,000
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $24,437 $26,158 $26,671 $27,927
Navigation Package 1,130              
Premium Package 1,440              
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235 100 100 100 100
Navigation system       900        
Autobahn Package       2,050        
Floor mats         225 225 225 225
Navigation Package 1,084              
Premium Package 1,382              
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185 60 60 60 60
Navigation system       864        
Autobahn Package       1,968        
Floor mats         140 140 140 140
Options (change) 2,805 235 235 3,185 325 325 325 325
Options (change) 2,651 185 185 3,017 200 200 200 200
Destination 770 770 770 770 835 835 835 835
Total Price $26,350 $24,450 $25,810 $27,700 $27,410 $29,260 $29,810 $31,160
Total Invoice $25,285 $23,462 $24,768 $26,582 $25,472 $27,193 $27,706 $28,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $528
Model Year20122012201220122016201620162016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaPriusPriusPriusPrius
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIThreeThree TouringFourFour Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I495hp I4 H95hp I4 H95hp I4 H95hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M5T6M6CVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18195/65-15215/45-17195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$26,350$24,450$25,810$27,700$27,410$29,260$29,810$31,160
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-1,475-3,550-2,625-4,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,350$24,350$24,610$27,225$25,935$25,710$27,185$26,460
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$225$0$1,475$750
Total Invoice$25,285$23,462$24,768$26,582$25,472$27,193$27,706$28,962
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,152-456-1,371-3,299-2,440-4,368
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,285$23,366$23,616$26,126$24,101$23,894$25,266$24,594
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$250$2,760$207$0$1,372$700

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122012201220122016201620162016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaPriusPriusPriusPrius
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIThreeThree TouringFourFour Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150    
5-speed manual $0      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100     
CVT    $1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850 $850
Cruise control$150$150$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$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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50    
Cargo cover    $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat    $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150    
Console without shifter    $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers      $175$175
Rear wiper    $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25    
Sunroof$900$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325     
CD player$125  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50 $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100    
SD Card slot$25$25$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
Compass   $0    
Detailed driving style feedback    $100$100$100$100
Digital instruments    $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$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$75$75    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0    
Total Value of Features$2,715$2,815$3,915$3,190$4,190$6,265$5,340$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$1,475$3,550$2,625$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,152-456-1,371-3,299-2,440-4,368

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122016
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
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested147597%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
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 Requested40018%
Total Not Requested184082%

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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