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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: $20,140

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,611

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLESTDIGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,600 $17,770 $24,935 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $16,284 $16,469 $23,937 $23,611 $33,207
Premium Package 2,150        
Floor mats 200 200      
Deluxe Audio   520      
Sunroof   890      
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720   1,500
Sunroof and Convenience Package       2,280  
Premium Package 1,914        
Floor mats 127 127      
Deluxe Audio   462      
Sunroof   793      
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651   1,440
Sunroof and Convenience Package       2,189  
Options (change) 2,350 1,610 1,720 2,280 1,500
Options (change) 2,041 1,382 1,651 2,189 1,440
Destination 760 760 770 770 770
Total Price $20,710 $20,140 $27,425 $27,645 $36,860
Total Invoice $19,085 $18,611 $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 LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,729
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLESTDIGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine132hp I4132hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6M6M6
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)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,710$20,140$27,425$27,645$36,860
Adjustments for Features-6500-2,230-2,380-6,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,060$20,140$25,195$25,265$30,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0$70$5,185
Total Invoice$19,085$18,611$26,358$26,570$35,417
Adjustments for Features-5990-2,143-2,287-6,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,486$18,611$24,215$24,283$29,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$125$0$68$4,976

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLESTDIGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40   
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325 
CD player$125$125$125 $125
HD radio   $50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Navigation system  $600 $600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$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
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
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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
Metal pedals   $75$75
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$1,210$560$2,790$2,940$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$2,230$2,380$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments-5990-2,143-2,287-6,226

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112012
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
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested185082%
Total Not Requested40018%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested350100%
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 wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%

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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