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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: $20,569

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $1,191

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,747

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $2,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimXRSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,860 $19,755
Base Invoice $17,256 $18,965
All-weather floor mats 99 235
Sunroof 890 1,000
All-weather floor mats 59 176
Sunroof 712 860
Options (change) 989 1,235
Options (change) 771 1,036
Destination 720 770
Total Price $20,569 $21,760
Total Invoice $18,747 $20,771

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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: $51
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $936
Model Year20092011
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimXRSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$20,569$21,760
Adjustments for Features0-1,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,569$20,620
Total Invoice$18,747$20,771
Adjustments for Features0-1,088
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,747$19,683

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092011
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimXRSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,175$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,088

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092011
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in101.5 in
Length178.7 in165.4 in
Width69.3 in70.3 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,877 lb.3,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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