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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: $24,772

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $6,828

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,162

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $8,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRSGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,960 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $17,347 $23,611 $33,207
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Power Package 635    
Floor mats 199    
All-weather floor mats 99 235 235
Sunroof 890    
Satellite radio 449    
Navigation system 1,300    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Power Package 508    
Floor mats 130    
All-weather floor mats 59 185 185
Sunroof 712    
Satellite radio 359    
Navigation system 1,105    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 5,062 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 4,065 5,945 1,625
Destination 750 770 770
Total Price $24,772 $31,600 $37,095
Total Invoice $22,162 $30,326 $35,602

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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: $4,358
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,794
Model Year201020122012
ModelCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRSGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$24,772$31,600$37,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,470-4,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,772$29,130$32,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$22,162$30,326$35,602
Adjustments for Features0-2,370-4,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,162$27,956$31,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,404

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201020122012
ModelCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXRSGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
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  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $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 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$395$2,865$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,470$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,370-4,242

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102012
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 Weight2,724 lb.2,969 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 GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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