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Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison

Toyota Corolla vs Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison:
Toyota Corolla vs Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Corolla vs. Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Corolla and Impreza / WRX / STI will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Toyota Corolla S's price is $1,044 lower than the Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Corolla vs. Impreza / WRX / STI Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Toyota Corolla S, the Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i includes additional features worth $1035. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $1125 adjustment for the Toyota Corolla S's additional features, the Toyota Corolla S is $1,044 less than the Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,044
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 1,199
Model Year201120112006
ModelCorollaCorollaImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLES2.5i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG26/34 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 6?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price18,56019,56020,514
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-1,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price18,56018,43519,479
Cost Above Minimum12500
Total Invoice17,17118,12419,252
Adjustments for Features0-1,042-971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice17,17117,08218,281
Cost Above Minimum8900

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Invoice Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Price Comparison (MSRP): Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Toyota Corolla LE
Difference: 1,954
Lowest Total Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
Difference: 2,081
Model Year201120112006
ModelCorollaCorollaImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLES2.5i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price17,60017,77018,295
Base Invoice16,28416,46917,336
Floor mats200200 
4-speed automatic 830800
Fog lights  395
Rear spoiler  399
Floor mats  0
4-speed automatic  734
Fog lights  257
Rear spoiler  300
Total options2001,0301,594
Total options1278951,291
Destination760760625
Total Price18,56019,56020,514
Total Invoice17,17118,12419,252

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While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

 

Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year201120112006
ModelCorollaCorollaImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLES2.5i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Brake assist$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125 
Aux input$100$100 
Intermittent wipers $0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit $350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $50$50
Rear spoiler $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125$125
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,740$3,865$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$1,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,042-971

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20112006
ModelCorollaImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in99.4 in
Length178.7 in175.4 in
Width69.3 in68.5 in
Height57.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,745 lb.3,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft311.0 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Toyota Corolla

Price of the Toyota Corolla: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The payment on the car is less than 300 a month for a nicely equipped car.
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The Corolla provides a lot of "bang for the buck" in my mind. It has all the things I need in a car, all the things I wanted in a car, and even a few minor fun "bells and whistles" for good measure - all at a price I can afford easily.
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Decided to go with Corolla because it was several thousand cheaper over civic for similar features.
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
I felt this car was reasonable price for its class.
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Low interest rate on lease payments. Reasonably priced car while well equipped.
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
we got a pretty good price (before tax,tags and title fees) from a ford dealership. Bought in 2010, it was a used 2007 model.
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Low payments and priced right, it seems that newer corollas can be had for what you would have paid for a new vehicle 2 or 3 years earlier.
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I only took the automatic transmission option and it was one of the cheapest. Interest rate was only at 1.7% for me.
2006 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Great pricing, easy financing
2006 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Paid $14,500
2005 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Purchased new, well-equipped for the market segment for 15k. Very competitive pricing relative to lesser known (by me) brands.
2005 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
It was what I felt I could afford at the time I had to replace my 1995 Saturn SL1.
2003 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
low price
2003 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
A/C, power window, power door lock, ABS, side airbag, rear spoiler, alloy wheel, 6 speakers, remote keyless entry, and more for $16,000 brand new.
Price of the Toyota Corolla: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
This may just be a little quirk with me/my location but I could not find it cheaper used anywhere in Texas. I guess on the other side though, it was one of the cheaper Pre-Owned Certified vehicles I was trying to find. Another one was a 2011 Honda Fit asking was 15k but had 40k miles for example. I bought this one for 13.7k (full bumper to bumper coverage for next 4 years) so you can't be too sure.
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Its expensive compared to Sentra, Elantra and Lancer, while providing the same or less features. Also mainteinance is expensive but is because the brand, not the car.
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
More expensive than a Focus (but more car, too, and better resale value for sure).
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Not as much of a bargain for what you get and the payments were too high for a boring daily-driver.
2005 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
sort of upmarket cost for a dinky little eonobox with crappy handling. But I guess you pay for the fact that it will biodegrade before it will wear out.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Price of the Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
I found a great price on my WRX from a private seller. Was in stock form and seem to run fine.
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Relatively inexpensive for what you get - only similar cars are German and $10K more.
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Very reasonable price for AWD, 240hp and reliable vehicle
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Very reasonable for what one gets - at least it was in the 2006 model. At $23K for an AWD little wagon with 230+ hp, great reliability and lots of fun it was nearly unbeatable.
2004 4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Negotiated 18K out the door, great value!
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
While the STi is not cheap by any measure, it will outperform many cars twice its price. It only has one serious rival in its price/performance class (Mitsubishi Evo). Otherwise, it will eat most other sport sedans for breakfast.
2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4
5-speed manual AWD
The WRX came with metallic paint (extra cost on the BMW), cloth seats (not available on the BMW), and a cassette player AND 5-disc in-dash CD player (combo not available on the BMW), offered higher performance and cost $15k less.
Price of the Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Canada, I have a question for you: why you charge 2k more here than in States? Give me one reason, please...
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
It was a little more expensive than the GTI I bought plus the loan would have been at a higher interest rate.
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
This car is considerably more expensive than a Civic due to the AWD and turbo powertrain.
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Making it every month !!!
2008 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
I feel the car is about 20% too expensive for what you get considering the poor quality of materials and low interior build quality.
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
New and rare model made the dealer unwilling to deal.
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
The new and relatively rare nature of the car made the dealer unwilling to deal.
2004 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
I had a hard time finding a good one in the used market and it was impossible to get a deal because of the scarcity.
2004 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Expensive compared to other comparable subcompacts, but you get AWD, many safety features, and high resale value.
2003 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Even old models with high mileage cost alot.

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