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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: $21,039

Toyota Corolla iM   
Difference: $15,216

Lowest Total Invoice: $1,115

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $18,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICorolla iM
TrimGTI AutobahnRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,070 $39,785 $18,850
Base Invoice $33,667 $0 $17,454
All-weather floor mats 235 235 160
Cargo net 100 100 49
Display Audio with Navigation     900
Floor mats     185
All-weather floor mats 185 185 110
Cargo net 80 80 35
Display Audio with Navigation     700
Floor mats     125
Options (change) 335 335 1,294
Options (change) 265 265 970
Destination 850 850 895
Total Price $36,255 $40,970 $21,039
Total Invoice $34,782 $1,115 $19,319

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Corolla iM
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,261
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,450
Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICorolla iM
TrimGTI AutobahnRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4292hp I4137hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$36,255$40,970$21,039
Adjustments for Features-7,955-9,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,300$31,940$21,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,640$0
Total Invoice$34,782$1,115$19,319
Adjustments for Features-7,632-2460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,150$869$19,319
Cost Above Minimum$26,281$0$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICorolla iM
TrimGTI AutobahnRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Performance meter $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,465$10,540$1,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,955$9,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,632-2460

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTICorolla iM
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in102.4 in
Length167.6 in170.5 in
Width70.8 in69.3 in
Height58.2 in55.3 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft320.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft30.0 ft3

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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%
Display Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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