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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: $20,591

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $16,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122019
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimLESGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $35,995
Premium Package 860    
Entune 1,170 1,170  
Floor mats 200 200  
Cargo net 51 51 100
Sunroof   420  
Premium Package 765    
Entune 1,041 1,041  
Floor mats 127 127  
Cargo net 35 35 80
Sunroof   373  
Options (change) 2,281 1,841 100
Options (change) 1,968 1,576 80
Destination 760 760 895
Total Price $20,951 $20,591 $36,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Corolla LE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,709
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,961
Model Year201220122019
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimLESGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine132hp I4132hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$20,951$20,591$36,990
Adjustments for Features-6500-8,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,301$20,591$28,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122019
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimLESGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Intermittent wipers $0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,035$1,385$10,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$8,980
Value of Feature Adjustments-5990-237

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122019
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.8 in
Length178.7 in167.6 in
Width69.3 in70.8 in
Height57.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.2,874 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.353.7 ft3

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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 audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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