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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: $20,591

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,724

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,010

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $8,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTICorollaCorolla
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELGTI AutobahnLES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,395 $28,395 $30,045 $17,910 $17,990
Base Invoice $26,299 $27,259 $28,843 $16,570 $16,674
Cargo net 100 100 100 51 51
Premium Package       860  
Entune       1,170 1,170
Floor mats       200 200
Sunroof         420
Cargo net 80 80 80 35 35
Premium Package       765  
Entune       1,041 1,041
Floor mats       127 127
Sunroof         373
Options (change) 100 100 100 2,281 1,841
Options (change) 80 80 80 1,968 1,576
Destination 820 820 820 760 760
Total Price $28,315 $29,315 $30,965 $20,951 $20,591
Total Invoice $27,199 $28,159 $29,743 $19,298 $19,010

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,309
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,980
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTICorollaCorolla
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELGTI AutobahnLES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$28,315$29,315$30,965$20,951$20,591
Adjustments for Features-4,705-3,655-5,205-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,610$25,660$25,760$20,301$20,591
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$2,150$0$290
Total Invoice$27,199$28,159$29,743$19,298$19,010
Adjustments for Features-4,520-3,511-5,000-5990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,679$24,648$24,743$18,699$19,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,969$2,064$0$311

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTICorollaCorolla
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELGTI AutobahnLES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler  $200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$6,065$5,015$6,565$2,010$1,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,705$3,655$5,205$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,520-3,511-5,000-5990

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTICorolla
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in102.4 in
Length167.5 in178.7 in
Width70.8 in69.3 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

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