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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: $20,053

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $7,372

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,984

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $8,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLESTDIGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,515 $15,350 $24,935 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $14,040 $13,891 $23,937 $23,611 $33,207
Audio Value Package 200        
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400 1,400      
Stability control 650 650      
4-speed automatic 800 800      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390 390      
Floor mats 88 88      
Alloy wheels 390        
Extra Value Package 1   900      
CD changer, in-dash   200      
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720   1,500
Sunroof and Convenience Package       2,280  
Audio Value Package 180        
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159 1,159      
Stability control 559 559      
4-speed automatic 724 724      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335      
Floor mats 55 55      
Alloy wheels 312        
Extra Value Package 1   810      
CD changer, in-dash   150      
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651   1,440
Sunroof and Convenience Package       2,189  
Options (change) 3,918 4,428 1,720 2,280 1,500
Options (change) 3,324 3,792 1,651 2,189 1,440
Destination 620 620 770 770 770
Total Price $20,053 $20,398 $27,425 $27,645 $36,860
Total Invoice $17,984 $18,303 $26,358 $26,570 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,107
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,184
Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLESTDIGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4126hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,053$20,398$27,425$27,645$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-400-2,320-2,295-6,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,053$19,998$25,105$25,350$30,465
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$245$5,360
Total Invoice$17,984$18,303$26,358$26,570$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-359-2,230-2,206-6,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,984$17,944$24,128$24,364$29,272
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$0$236$5,144

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLESTDIGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers $0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325 
CD player  $125 $125
HD radio   $50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600 $600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$1,445$1,845$3,765$3,740$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$2,320$2,295$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-359-2,230-2,206-6,145

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072012
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 Weight2,531 lb.2,969 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 LE

Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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