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Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,613

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $212

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,604

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $1,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelCorollaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimXSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,730 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $21,047 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Entune Audio with Navigation 525        
Floor mats 224        
All-weather floor mats 239 235 235 235 235
Premium Package   1,440      
Navigation Package   1,130      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package         2,050
Navigation system         900
Entune Audio with Navigation 388        
Floor mats 139        
All-weather floor mats 135 185 185 185 185
Premium Package   1,382      
Navigation Package   1,084      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package         1,968
Navigation system         864
Options (change) 988 3,180 610 610 3,560
Options (change) 662 2,951 485 485 3,317
Destination 895 770 770 770 770
Total Price $24,613 $26,725 $24,825 $26,185 $28,075
Total Invoice $22,604 $25,585 $23,762 $25,068 $26,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XSE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,527
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,117
Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelCorollaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimXSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,613$26,725$24,825$26,185$28,075
Adjustments for Features-4,4150-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,198$26,725$24,725$24,985$27,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$22,604$25,585$23,762$25,068$26,882
Adjustments for Features-4,0550-96-1,149-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,549$25,585$23,666$23,919$26,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0$253$2,761

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelCorollaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimXSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manual $150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
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$225$225$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 mat$40    
Cargo tray$40    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Infotainment 
App support$0    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325 
CD player$125$125  $125
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio$50 $50$50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$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
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
LED headlights$1000    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$5,955$1,540$1,640$2,740$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,415$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0550-96-1,149-455

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelCorollaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length182.6 in182.2 in
Width69.9 in70.0 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,821 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.5 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 Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85083%
Total Not Requested17517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

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