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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: $24,204

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $4,946

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,328

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $5,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLE EcoSSELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,135 $19,365 $27,995 $34,095
Base Invoice $17,717 $17,930 $26,875 $32,651
Premium Package 3,760 3,760    
All-weather floor mats 200 200 235 235
Floor mats 225 225    
Cargo net 49 49 100 100
Premium Package 3,484 3,482    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 185 185
Floor mats 140 140    
Cargo net 32 32 80 80
Options (change) 4,234 4,234 335 335
Options (change) 3,776 3,774 265 265
Destination 835 835 820 820
Total Price $24,204 $24,434 $29,150 $35,250
Total Invoice $22,328 $22,539 $27,960 $33,736

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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: $3,496
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,234
Model Year2016201620172017
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLE EcoSSELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4132hp I4170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$24,204$24,434$29,150$35,250
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,670-5,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,204$23,984$27,480$30,180
Cost Above Minimum$220$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$22,328$22,539$27,960$33,736
Adjustments for Features0-415-1,602-4,852
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,328$22,124$26,358$28,884
Cost Above Minimum$204$0$0$2,526

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2016201620172017
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLE EcoSSELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
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 
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$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
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
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
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$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
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$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$100 
Total Value of Features$3,270$3,720$4,940$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,670$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-415-1,602-4,852

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162017
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length182.6 in167.5 in
Width69.9 in70.8 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,801 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.052.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE Eco

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested312589%
Total Not Requested40011%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested315089%
Total Not Requested40011%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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