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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: $20,103

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $7,322

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,038

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $8,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTICorollaCorolla
TrimTDIGTIRLES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,935 $24,595 $34,590 $15,615 $15,450
Base Invoice $23,937 $23,611 $33,207 $14,131 $13,981
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720   1,500    
Sunroof and Convenience Package   2,280      
Audio Value Package       200  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package       1,400 1,400
Stability control       650 650
4-speed automatic       800 800
Antilock brakes (ABS)       300 300
Floor mats       88 88
Alloy wheels       390  
Extra Value Package 1         900
CD changer, in-dash         200
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651   1,440    
Sunroof and Convenience Package   2,189      
Audio Value Package       180  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package       1,159 1,159
Stability control       559 559
4-speed automatic       724 724
Antilock brakes (ABS)       258 258
Floor mats       55 55
Alloy wheels       312  
Extra Value Package 1         810
CD changer, in-dash         150
Options (change) 1,720 2,280 1,500 3,828 4,338
Options (change) 1,651 2,189 1,440 3,247 3,715
Destination 770 770 770 660 660
Total Price $27,425 $27,645 $36,860 $20,103 $20,448
Total Invoice $26,358 $26,570 $35,417 $18,038 $18,356

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,032
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,107
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTICorollaCorolla
TrimTDIGTIRLES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4126hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$27,425$27,645$36,860$20,103$20,448
Adjustments for Features-2,345-2,495-6,5950-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,080$25,150$30,265$20,103$20,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$5,185$55$0
Total Invoice$26,358$26,570$35,417$18,038$18,356
Adjustments for Features-2,254-2,398-6,3370-359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,104$24,172$29,080$18,038$17,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$68$4,976$41$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTICorollaCorolla
TrimTDIGTIRLES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325$325
CD player$125 $125  
HD radio $50   
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation system$600 $600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Headlight washers  $50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals $75$75  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$3,790$3,940$8,040$1,445$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,345$2,495$6,595$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,254-2,398-6,3370-359

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTICorolla
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in102.4 in
Length165.4 in178.3 in
Width70.3 in66.9 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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