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Toyota Corolla iM vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Corolla iM vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,288

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $7,292

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,500

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $7,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016201620162016
ModelCorolla iMGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SELGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,750 $27,425 $30,135 $35,650 $35,595
Base Invoice $17,361 $26,328 $28,930 $34,225 $34,171
Floor mats 185        
Display Audio with Navigation 900        
Cargo net 49 100 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 160 235 235 235 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349        
Floor mats 125        
Display Audio with Navigation 700        
Cargo net 35 80 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 110 185 185 185 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274        
Options (change) 1,643 335 335 335 335
Options (change) 1,244 265 265 265 265
Destination 895 820 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $21,288 $28,580 $31,290 $36,805 $29,250
Total Invoice $19,500 $27,413 $30,015 $35,310 $27,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla iM vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla iM
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,902
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,454
Model Year20172016201620162016
ModelCorolla iMGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SELGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine137hp I4170hp I4210hp I4292hp I4115hp E
TransmissionM6T6M6M6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6400, 9400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$21,288$28,580$31,290$36,805$29,250
Adjustments for Features0-3,630-4,230-5,180-5,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,288$24,950$27,060$31,625$24,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$760$2,870$7,435$0
Total Invoice$19,500$27,413$30,015$35,310$27,756
Adjustments for Features0-3,482-4,058-4,970-4,802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,500$23,931$25,957$30,340$22,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$977$3,003$7,386$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla iM vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172016201620162016
ModelCorolla iMGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T SELGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
1-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Forward collision warning$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo tray$40    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield    $250
Heat pump    $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack    $0
7.2 kW onboard charger    $500
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0
Media drive, small    $5
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25 $25
Voice control for audio system   $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150$150
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125  
Headlight washers   $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000
Steering-linked fog lights $50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$2,610$6,240$6,840$7,790$7,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630$4,230$5,180$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,482-4,058-4,970-4,802

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla iM vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172016
ModelCorolla iMGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.8 in
Length170.5 in167.5 in
Width69.3 in70.8 in
Height55.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla iM

Display Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium

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

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