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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: $24,501

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $4,049

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,506

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $4,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXSE1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,680 $27,395 $28,395 $30,045
Base Invoice $21,000 $26,299 $27,259 $28,843
Entune Audio with Navigation 525      
Floor mats 129      
Cargo net 49 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 139 235 235 235
Cargo mat 94      
Entune Audio with Navigation 364      
Floor mats 80      
Cargo net 35 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 86 185 185 185
Cargo mat 56      
Options (change) 936 335 335 335
Options (change) 621 265 265 265
Destination 885 820 820 820
Total Price $24,501 $28,550 $29,550 $31,200
Total Invoice $22,506 $27,384 $28,344 $29,928

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XSE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,904
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,621
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXSE1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine132hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$24,501$28,550$29,550$31,200
Adjustments for Features-1,905-1,0500-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,596$27,500$29,550$29,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$2,150
Total Invoice$22,506$27,384$28,344$29,928
Adjustments for Features-1,750-1,0070-1,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,756$26,377$28,344$28,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,967$2,064

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2017201520152015
ModelCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXSE1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Forward collision warning$200   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75   
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
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
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
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
DVD-compatible player$0   
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
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 recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,795$4,940$3,890$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$1,050$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,750-1,0070-1,487

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172015
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 Weight2,821 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 Legroom41.4 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 XSE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI 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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