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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: $13,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimXSEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,680 $36,945
Entune Audio with Navigation 525  
Floor mats 129  
Cargo net 49 100
All-weather floor mats 139 235
Cargo mat 94  
Entune Audio with Navigation 364  
Floor mats 80  
Cargo net 35 80
All-weather floor mats 86 185
Cargo mat 56  
Options (change) 936 335
Options (change) 621 265
Destination 885 995
Total Price $24,501 $38,275

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Corolla XSE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,354
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,359
Model Year20172021
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimXSEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine132hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,501$38,275
Adjustments for Features0-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,501$34,855

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172021
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimXSEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,470$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-113

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172021
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length182.6 in167.6 in
Width69.9 in70.8 in
Height57.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,821 lb.2,874 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.053.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
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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