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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: $22,060

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $2,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212011
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,475 $19,755
Premium Package 1,535  
All-weather floor mats 239 235
6-speed manual -315  
Bluetooth cell phone link   300
Sunroof   1,000
Premium Package 1,366  
All-weather floor mats 135 176
6-speed manual -237  
Bluetooth cell phone link   258
Sunroof   860
Options (change) 1,459 1,535
Options (change) 1,264 1,294
Destination 1,025 770
Total Price $24,959 $22,060

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $181
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,022
Model Year20212011
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/36 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18195/65-15
Total Price$24,959$22,060
Adjustments for Features-3,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,879$22,060

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212011
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation app$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,390$2,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2820

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212011
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length182.3 in165.4 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,055 lb.3,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.146.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation app50No
Satellite radio200No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested57539%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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