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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: $27,035

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $5,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212017
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimXLEXSEe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,425 $25,925 $36,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349  
Entune Audio with Navigation 525 525  
Floor mats 224 224  
Cargo net 49 49 100
All-weather floor mats 239 239 235
Door sill trim plates 199 199  
Driver Assistance Package     1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274  
Entune Audio with Navigation 360 388  
Floor mats 139 139  
Cargo net 32 32 80
All-weather floor mats 135 135 185
Door sill trim plates 135 135  
Driver Assistance Package     1,200
Options (change) 1,585 1,585 1,730
Options (change) 1,075 1,103 1,465
Destination 1,025 1,025 820
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $27,035 $28,535 $32,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Corolla XLE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Corolla XSE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,151
Model Year202120212017
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimXLEXSEe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine139hp I4169hp I4134hp E
TransmissionCVTCVT-10A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$27,035$28,535$32,045
Adjustments for Features0-600-4,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,035$27,935$27,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year202120212017
ModelCorollaCorollaGolf / GTI
TrimXLEXSEe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
10-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Electrically heated windshield  $250
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
36 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,965$4,565$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-45-4,066

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212017
ModelCorollaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length182.3 in167.5 in
Width70.1 in70.8 in
Height56.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,911 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.152.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XLE

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
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 e-Golf SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot intervention150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested175069%
Total Not Requested80031%

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