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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: $7,739

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,544

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $8,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSLESELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,230 $18,180 $27,995 $34,095
Base Invoice $16,896 $16,821 $26,875 $32,651
Premium Interior Package 300 505    
Premium Package 570 860    
Entune 1,030 1,030    
Floor mats 200 200    
Cargo net 51 51 100 100
Premium Interior Package 267 449    
Premium Package 507 765    
Entune 917 917    
Floor mats 127 127    
Cargo net 35 35 80 80
Options (change) 2,151 2,646 100 100
Options (change) 1,853 2,293 80 80
Destination 795 795 820 820
Total Price $21,176 $21,621 $28,915 $35,015
Total Invoice $19,544 $19,909 $27,775 $33,551

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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: $3,739
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,412
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSLESELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine132hp I4132hp I4170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM5A4T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$21,176$21,621$28,915$35,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-4,555-7,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,176$20,621$24,360$27,060
Cost Above Minimum$555$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$19,544$19,909$27,775$33,551
Adjustments for Features0-921-4,375-7,622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,544$18,988$23,400$25,929
Cost Above Minimum$556$0$0$2,529

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2013201320172017
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSLESELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed automatic $800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$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$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats  $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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$1,385$2,385$5,940$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$4,555$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-921-4,375-7,622

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132017
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 reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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