Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2019 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,046

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $3,774

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920162016
ModelCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXSE1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,880 $27,425 $30,135
Entune Audio with Navigation 525    
Floor mats 224    
Cargo net 49 100 100
All-weather floor mats 239 235 235
Door sill trim plates 199 240  
Entune Audio with Navigation 388    
Floor mats 139    
Cargo net 32 80 80
All-weather floor mats 135 185 185
Door sill trim plates 135 200  
Options (change) 1,236 575 335
Options (change) 829 465 265
Destination 930 820 820
Total Price $25,046 $28,820 $31,290

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Toyota Corolla dealer quotes or Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XSE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,549
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,908
Model Year201920162016
ModelCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXSE1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine132hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$25,046$28,820$31,290
Adjustments for Features-7750-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,271$28,820$30,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,970

Return to top

Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201920162016
ModelCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXSE1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Remote app $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
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray$40  
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  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $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$5,790$5,015$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-540-480

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192016
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

Return to top

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 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 GTI Autobahn

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

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.