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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: $21,176

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,139

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,544

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201520152015
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSLE1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,230 $18,180 $27,395 $28,395 $30,045
Base Invoice $16,896 $16,821 $26,299 $27,259 $28,843
Premium Interior Package 300 505      
Premium Package 570 860      
Entune 1,030 1,030      
Floor mats 200 200      
Cargo net 51 51 100 100 100
Premium Interior Package 267 449      
Premium Package 507 765      
Entune 917 917      
Floor mats 127 127      
Cargo net 35 35 80 80 80
Options (change) 2,151 2,646 100 100 100
Options (change) 1,853 2,293 80 80 80
Destination 795 795 820 820 820
Total Price $21,176 $21,621 $28,315 $29,315 $30,965
Total Invoice $19,544 $19,909 $27,199 $28,159 $29,743

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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: $3,339
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,028
Model Year20132013201520152015
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSLE1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine132hp I4132hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionM5A4T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$21,176$21,621$28,315$29,315$30,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-4,355-3,305-4,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,176$20,621$23,960$26,010$26,110
Cost Above Minimum$555$0$0$2,050$2,150
Total Invoice$19,544$19,909$27,199$28,159$29,743
Adjustments for Features0-921-4,183-3,175-4,663
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,544$18,988$23,016$24,984$25,080
Cost Above Minimum$556$0$0$1,968$2,064

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132013201520152015
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSLE1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed automatic $800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Aux input$50$50   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$1,360$2,360$5,715$4,665$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$4,355$3,305$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-921-4,183-3,175-4,663

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132015
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 S

Premium Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
215/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

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