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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: $24,155

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $6,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,296

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $7,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimLE EcoSGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,135 $19,365 $24,295
Base Invoice $17,717 $17,930 $23,323
Premium Package 3,760 3,760  
All-weather floor mats 200 200 235
Floor mats 225 225  
Autobahn Package     5,530
Premium Package 3,484 3,482  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 176
Floor mats 140 140  
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 4,185 4,185 5,765
Options (change) 3,744 3,742 5,486
Destination 835 835 770
Total Price $24,155 $24,385 $30,830
Total Invoice $22,296 $22,507 $29,579

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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: $6,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,892
Model Year201620162011
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimLE EcoSGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4132hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,155$24,385$30,830
Adjustments for Features0-450-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,155$23,935$30,210
Cost Above Minimum$220$0$0
Total Invoice$22,296$22,507$29,579
Adjustments for Features0-415-595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,296$22,092$28,984
Cost Above Minimum$204$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162011
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimLE EcoSGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
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 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,045$3,495$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-415-595

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162011
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 radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested277579%
Total Not Requested75021%

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 radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested280079%
Total Not Requested75021%

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
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested242560%
Total Not Requested162540%

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