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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,569

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $1,191

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,747

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $2,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTICorolla
TrimBaseXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,755 $18,860
Base Invoice $18,965 $17,256
All-weather floor mats 235 99
Sunroof 1,000 890
All-weather floor mats 176 59
Sunroof 860 712
Options (change) 1,235 989
Options (change) 1,036 771
Destination 770 720
Total Price $21,760 $20,569
Total Invoice $20,771 $18,747

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $936
Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTICorolla
TrimBaseXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5158hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$21,760$20,569
Adjustments for Features-1,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,620$20,569
Total Invoice$20,771$18,747
Adjustments for Features-1,0880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,683$18,747

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTICorolla
TrimBaseXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,315$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0880

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTICorolla
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in102.4 in
Length165.4 in178.7 in
Width70.3 in69.3 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,025 lb.2,877 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft312.3 ft3

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