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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: $20,152

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $4,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201920192019
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLESSEGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,615 $15,450 $24,145 $31,795 $35,995
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) 300 300      
Floor mats 88 88      
Alloy wheels 390        
Cargo net 49 49 100 100 100
Extra Value Package 1   900      
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) 258 258      
Floor mats 55 55      
Alloy wheels 312        
Cargo net 34 34 80 80 80
Extra Value Package 1   810      
Options (change) 3,877 4,187 100 100 100
Options (change) 3,281 3,599 80 80 80
Destination 660 660 895 895 895
Total Price $20,152 $20,297 $25,140 $32,790 $36,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Corolla S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,148
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,346
Model Year20082008201920192019
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLESSEGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4126hp I4147hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15205/55-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,152$20,297$25,140$32,790$36,990
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,895-6,520-9,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,152$20,097$21,245$26,270$27,095
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$5,025$5,850

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082008201920192019
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLESSEGTI SEGTI Autobahn
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$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers $0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
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    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Larger infotainment display  $0$0$0
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150$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   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0  
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$2,745$6,440$9,065$12,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,895$6,520$9,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-180-151-194-261

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082019
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 Weight2,531 lb.2,874 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 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%

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%

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