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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: $20,602

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $14,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620212021
ModelCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRSGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,880 $32,665 $36,945
Power Package 605    
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400    
Floor mats 88    
Cargo net 49 100 100
7-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Power Package 484    
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159    
Floor mats 55    
Cargo net 34 80 80
7-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 2,142 1,200 1,200
Options (change) 1,732 1,136 1,136
Destination 580 995 995
Total Price $20,602 $34,860 $39,140

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Corolla XRS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,763
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,006
Model Year200620212021
ModelCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRSGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG24/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,602$34,860$39,140
Adjustments for Features0-8,495-11,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,602$26,365$27,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$905

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620212021
ModelCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRSGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $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
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
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
HD radio $50$50
Larger infotainment display $0$0
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
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
Total Value of Features$1,495$9,990$13,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,495$11,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-519-646

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062021
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.8 in
Length178.3 in167.6 in
Width66.9 in70.8 in
Height58.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,670 lb.3,256 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.553.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

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

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