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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: $20,512

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $11,298

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,333

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $12,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLEGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,315 $30,890 $34,095
Base Invoice $13,859 $29,555 $32,651
Audio Value Package 200    
Leather seating surfaces 650    
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400    
Stability control 650    
4-speed automatic 800    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390    
Floor mats 88    
Alloy wheels 390    
Cargo net 49 100 100
Audio Value Package 180    
Leather seating surfaces 520    
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159    
Stability control 559    
4-speed automatic 740    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335    
Floor mats 55    
Alloy wheels 312    
Cargo net 34 80 80
Options (change) 4,617 100 100
Options (change) 3,894 80 80
Destination 580 820 820
Total Price $20,512 $31,810 $35,015
Total Invoice $18,333 $30,455 $33,551

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,453
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,483
Model Year200620172017
ModelCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLEGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4220hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,512$31,810$35,015
Adjustments for Features0-4,845-7,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,512$26,965$27,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$80
Total Invoice$18,333$30,455$33,551
Adjustments for Features0-4,639-7,637
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,333$25,816$25,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$98

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620172017
ModelCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLEGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,545$7,390$10,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,845$7,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,639-7,637

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062017
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.8 in
Length178.3 in167.5 in
Width66.9 in70.8 in
Height58.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,531 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.552.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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