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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: $23,975

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $7,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,128

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $8,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLE EcoSGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,965 $19,195 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $17,559 $17,773 $23,611 $33,207
Premium Package 3,760 3,760    
All-weather floor mats 200 200 235 235
Floor mats 225 225    
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,500
Premium Package 3,484 3,482    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 185 185
Floor mats 140 140    
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,440
Options (change) 4,185 4,185 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 3,744 3,742 5,945 1,625
Destination 825 825 770 770
Total Price $23,975 $24,205 $31,600 $37,095
Total Invoice $22,128 $22,340 $30,326 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,926
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLE EcoSGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4132hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,975$24,205$31,600$37,095
Adjustments for Features0-450-495-2,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,975$23,755$31,105$34,650
Cost Above Minimum$220$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$22,128$22,340$30,326$35,602
Adjustments for Features0-415-475-2,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,128$21,925$29,851$33,255
Cost Above Minimum$203$0$0$3,404

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLE EcoSGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
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
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,070$3,520$3,565$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$495$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-415-475-2,347

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152012
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length182.6 in165.4 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,801 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.046.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE Eco

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested275077%
Total Not Requested80023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested237559%
Total Not Requested167541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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