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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Corolla iM Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,090

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $5,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,584

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $5,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICorolla iM
TrimGTIRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $18,850
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $17,454
All-weather floor mats 235 235 160
Floor mats     185
All-weather floor mats 185 185 110
Floor mats     125
Options (change) 235 235 345
Options (change) 185 185 235
Destination 770 770 895
Total Price $25,600 $35,595 $20,090
Total Invoice $24,566 $34,162 $18,584

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla iM
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,047
Model Year201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICorolla iM
TrimGTIRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4137hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$25,600$35,595$20,090
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,600$31,445$20,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,845$0
Total Invoice$24,566$34,162$18,584
Adjustments for Features0-3,983-65
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,566$30,179$18,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,613$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year201220122018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICorolla iM
TrimGTIRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
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 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$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot $25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,965$6,115$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$70
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,983-65

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Corolla iM features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Corolla iM

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTICorolla iM
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in102.4 in
Length165.4 in170.5 in
Width70.3 in69.3 in
Height58.3 in55.3 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Corolla iM specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla iM

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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