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

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Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,753

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $7,512

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,607

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $8,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimXRSGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,880 $24,295
Base Invoice $16,179 $23,323
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400  
Power Package 605  
Floor mats 88  
CD changer, in-dash 200  
Sunroof   2,100
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159  
Power Package 484  
Floor mats 55  
CD changer, in-dash 150  
Sunroof   2,016
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,293 3,200
Options (change) 1,848 3,072
Destination 580 770
Total Price $20,753 $28,265
Total Invoice $18,607 $27,165

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,217
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,430
Model Year20062011
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimXRSGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$20,753$28,265
Adjustments for Features0-4,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,753$23,970
Total Invoice$18,607$27,165
Adjustments for Features0-4,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,607$23,037

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062011
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimXRSGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$395$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,128

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062011
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in101.5 in
Length178.3 in165.4 in
Width66.9 in70.3 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,670 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.546.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested47570%
Total Not Requested20030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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