Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2011

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,540

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $5,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,975

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,097

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLESTDIGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $23,885 $24,295
Base Invoice $16,570 $16,674 $22,930 $23,323
Premium Package 860      
Entune 1,170 1,170    
Floor mats 200 200    
Sunroof   420 1,000 2,100
Navigation system     595 1,405
Premium Package 765      
Entune 1,041 1,041    
Floor mats 127 127    
Sunroof   373 860 2,016
Navigation system     512 1,349
Options (change) 2,230 1,790 1,595 3,505
Options (change) 1,933 1,541 1,372 3,365
Destination 760 760 770 770
Total Price $20,900 $20,540 $26,250 $28,570
Total Invoice $19,263 $18,975 $25,072 $27,458

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Toyota Corolla dealer quotes or Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,181
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLESTDIGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine132hp I4132hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,900$20,540$26,250$28,570
Adjustments for Features-6500-1,285-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,250$20,540$24,965$25,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0$900
Total Invoice$19,263$18,975$25,072$27,458
Adjustments for Features-5990-1,227-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,664$18,975$23,845$24,858
Cost Above Minimum$0$311$0$1,013

Return to top

Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLESTDIGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Intermittent wipers $0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,260$610$1,895$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$1,285$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments-5990-1,227-2,600

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested102582%
Total Not Requested22518%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.