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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: $24,812

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $5,938

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,739

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $6,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimXSEGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,730 $25,095
Base Invoice $21,047 $24,091
Floor mats 224  
Entune Audio with Navigation 525  
All-weather floor mats 239 235
Door sill trim plates 199  
Driver's Edition   4,600
Floor mats 139  
Entune Audio with Navigation 388  
All-weather floor mats 135 185
Door sill trim plates 135  
Driver's Edition   4,416
Options (change) 1,187 4,835
Options (change) 797 4,601
Destination 895 820
Total Price $24,812 $30,750
Total Invoice $22,739 $29,512

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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: $8,263
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,904
Model Year20182014
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimXSEGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine132hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,812$30,750
Adjustments for Features-2,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,487$30,750
Total Invoice$22,739$29,512
Adjustments for Features-2,1310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,608$29,512

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182014
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimXSEGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,765$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1310

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182014
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 Weight2,821 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 Legroom41.4 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 XSE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%

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