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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: $20,191

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $2,324

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,646

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $2,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017201720172017
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLESWolfsburg EditionSEGTI SESELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,600 $17,770 $21,595 $25,445 $30,890 $27,995 $34,095
Base Invoice $16,284 $16,469 $20,705 $24,427 $29,555 $26,875 $32,651
Premium Package 2,150            
Cargo net 51 51 100 100 100 100 100
Floor mats 200 200          
Deluxe Audio   520          
Sunroof   890          
Premium Package 1,914            
Cargo net 35 35 80 80 80 80 80
Floor mats 127 127          
Deluxe Audio   462          
Sunroof   793          
Options (change) 2,401 1,661 100 100 100 100 100
Options (change) 2,076 1,417 80 80 80 80 80
Destination 760 760 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $20,761 $20,191 $22,515 $26,365 $31,810 $28,915 $35,015
Total Invoice $19,120 $18,646 $21,605 $25,327 $30,455 $27,775 $33,551

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI Wolfsburg Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,251
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $423
Model Year2011201120172017201720172017
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLESWolfsburg EditionSEGTI SESELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine132hp I4132hp I4170hp I4170hp I4220hp I4170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$20,761$20,191$22,515$26,365$31,810$28,915$35,015
Adjustments for Features-6500-3,655-4,230-5,980-5,705-9,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,111$20,191$18,860$22,135$25,830$23,210$25,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0$3,275$6,970$4,350$7,050
Total Invoice$19,120$18,646$21,605$25,327$30,455$27,775$33,551
Adjustments for Features-5990-3,507-4,063-5,725-5,480-8,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,521$18,646$18,098$21,264$24,730$22,295$24,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$125$0$3,166$6,632$4,197$6,729

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2011201120172017201720172017
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLESWolfsburg EditionSEGTI SESELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800      
5-speed manual $0$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual    $150 $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100   $100
Forward collision warning  $200   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40     
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200$200
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers $0     
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential    $500 $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 $0
Rear spoiler $200  $200 $200
Sunroof$900$900     
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0$0
Navigation system     $600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50 $50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Xenon HID headlights    $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$2,160$1,510$5,165$5,740$7,490$7,215$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$3,655$4,230$5,980$5,705$9,105
Value of Feature Adjustments-5990-3,507-4,063-5,725-5,480-8,724

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112017
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.8 in
Length178.7 in167.5 in
Width69.3 in70.8 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.352.7 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%

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