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

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Toyota Prius vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,958

Toyota Prius LE   
Difference: $8,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192018
ModelPriusPriusGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimLELimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,980 $32,200 $35,070
Floor mats 225 225  
Advanced Technology Package 1,350 1,350  
Cargo net 49 49 100
All-weather floor mats 100 100 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299 299  
Floor mats 140 140  
Advanced Technology Package 1,202 1,202  
Cargo net 35 35 80
All-weather floor mats 60 60 185
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 225  
Options (change) 2,023 2,023 335
Options (change) 1,662 1,662 265
Destination 955 955 850
Total Price $27,958 $35,178 $36,255

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,957
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,871
Model Year201920192018
ModelPriusPriusGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimLELimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine96hp I4 H96hp I4 H220hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,958$35,178$36,255
Adjustments for Features-1500-4,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,808$35,178$31,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,370$0

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

Model Year201920192018
ModelPriusPriusGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimLELimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,525$5,375$9,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-4,308

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

Model Year20192018
ModelPriusGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length180.0 in167.6 in
Width69.3 in70.8 in
Height57.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.5 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius LE

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Limited

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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