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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: $28,137

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $3,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120132013
ModelCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXSEGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,925 $24,795 $34,795
Floor mats 224    
Entune Audio with Navigation 525    
All-weather floor mats 239 235 235
Door sill trim plates 199    
Autobahn Package   6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Floor mats 139    
Entune Audio with Navigation 388    
All-weather floor mats 135 185 185
Door sill trim plates 135    
Autobahn Package   5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 1,187 6,435 1,955
Options (change) 797 6,137 1,836
Destination 1,025 795 795
Total Price $28,137 $32,025 $37,545

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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: $5,938
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,046
Model Year202120132013
ModelCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXSEGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVT-10M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,137$32,025$37,545
Adjustments for Features-2,0500-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,087$32,025$35,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year202120132013
ModelCorollaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXSEGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
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$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
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$0
Fog lights $125 
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,515$3,465$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1330-1,872

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212013
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 Weight2,911 lb.2,969 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 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%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested237559%
Total Not Requested167541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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