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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: $24,155

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $7,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,296

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $8,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICorollaCorolla
TrimGTIRLE EcoS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $19,135 $19,365
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $17,717 $17,930
All-weather floor mats 235 235 200 200
Autobahn Package 6,000      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500    
Premium Package     3,760 3,760
Floor mats     225 225
Plus Package       2,300
All-weather floor mats 185 185 120 120
Autobahn Package 5,760      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440    
Premium Package     3,484 3,482
Floor mats     140 140
Plus Package       2,130
Options (change) 6,235 1,735 4,185 6,485
Options (change) 5,945 1,625 3,744 5,872
Destination 770 770 835 835
Total Price $31,600 $37,095 $24,155 $26,685
Total Invoice $30,326 $35,602 $22,296 $24,637

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,533
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICorollaCorolla
TrimGTIRLE EcoS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp I4140hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$31,600$37,095$24,155$26,685
Adjustments for Features-1,095-3,045-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,505$34,050$23,555$26,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$3,130
Total Invoice$30,326$35,602$22,296$24,637
Adjustments for Features-1,051-2,922-5540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,275$32,680$21,742$24,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,405$0$2,895

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICorollaCorolla
TrimGTIRLE EcoS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$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$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,565$5,515$3,070$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$3,045$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,051-2,922-5540

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTICorolla
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length165.4 in182.6 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,801 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested237559%
Total Not Requested167541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE Eco

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manual0No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested245082%
Total Not Requested55018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested275077%
Total Not Requested80023%

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