Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison
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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 Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i's price is $775 lower than the Toyota Corolla S's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 775 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 222 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | Corolla | Corolla | Impreza / WRX / STI |
| Trim | LE | S | 2.5i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 132hp I4 | 132hp I4 | 170hp H4 |
| Transmission | A4 | A4 | A4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 26/34 MPG | 26/34 MPG | 20/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 80, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 205/55-16 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | 19,659 | 20,569 | 20,329 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,000 | -1,535 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 19,659 | 19,569 | 18,794 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Invoice | 17,997 | 18,866 | 19,175 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -917 | -1,448 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 17,997 | 17,949 | 17,727 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 48 | 0 | 0 |
Invoice Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI
Price Comparison (MSRP): Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STIThe 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Toyota Corolla LE | |||
| Difference: 670 | |||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE | |||
| Difference: 1,178 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | Corolla | Corolla | Impreza / WRX / STI |
| Trim | LE | S | 2.5i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | 17,910 | 17,990 | 17,495 |
| Base Invoice | 16,570 | 16,674 | 16,734 |
| Floor mats | 200 | 200 | |
| Bodyside moldings | 209 | 209 | 198 |
| Remote start | 529 | 529 | 432 |
| Cargo net | 51 | 51 | 32 |
| 4-speed automatic | 830 | 1,000 | |
| Aux input | 97 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 380 | ||
| Floor mats | 0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | 129 | ||
| Remote start | 324 | ||
| Cargo net | 28 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | 917 | ||
| Aux input | 63 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 285 | ||
| Total options | 989 | 1,819 | 2,139 |
| Total options | 667 | 1,432 | 1,746 |
| Destination | 760 | 760 | 695 |
| Total Price | 19,659 | 20,569 | 20,329 |
| Total Invoice | 17,997 | 18,866 | 19,175 |
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Toyota Corolla
| Price of the Toyota Corolla: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI
| Price of the Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | This car is considerably more expensive than a Civic due to the AWD and turbo powertrain. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | Corolla | Corolla | Impreza / WRX / STI |
| Trim | LE | S | 2.5i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | ||
| iPod integration | $150 | $150 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $350 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $50 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,565 | $2,565 | $3,100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,000 | $1,535 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -917 | -1,448 |
Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | Corolla | Impreza / WRX / STI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.1 in |
| Length | 178.7 in | 180.3 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 68.5 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,745 lb. | 3,141 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 43.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 53.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 43.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.3 in | 33.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about Toyota Corolla Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Toyota Corolla: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
For an entry level car it seems put together well. No noises indicating loose parts, no odd rattles, every window seam was solidly affixed. A lot of little things that wear quickly or look poorly installed were not present in the Corolla. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
No problem so far. I use the car daily for work commute and then to carry two kids around. gave it a good clean up last week, look as good as new. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
No rattles, good fit, good materials |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The interior seemed to be made of high quality expensive looking materils that fit mostly well together, I did have to have dealer repair a couple panels that did not fit as well together as most of the other trim pieces did |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The interior has a quality sturdy feel, with no loose or hollow plastic moldings that i've seen on other cars. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Again, very high quality and very durable. I've put 70,000 km's on it over 4 years and it still looks good inside and out. Nothing a good vacuum and polish can't clean up. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Fit and finish are very good both interior and exterior. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very nice inside, not luxury but def comfortable. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even after 190K km, the Corolla still feels tight and well made. |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Toyota Corolla: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior is full of cheap rubbermaid plastics that are ultra hard and creaky. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Poorly designed new engine has mechanical noises when started and runs rough when first started. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior was not as well finished as the Sentra and materials seemed cheaper |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Possible this is only my Corolla, but the exterior seems to be falling apart, roof trim peels, dash rattles, rear bumper cover is always loose. Speedo off by 5-10%, braking clunks. Dealership says this is normal. Toyota has let me down. Have owned 2.5 |
What Our Members Are Saying about Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Inside it looks and feels very well-done vehicle, solid, modest, and convenient. |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
My previous WRX was very prone to rattles |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The materials quality found throughout the cabin is extremely cheap. Hard plastics(creaks, rattles) are abound in the entire cabin - from doors, dashboard to seat cloths. There is luxury, there is good quality, there is average and then there is Subar |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
This where the Impreza really failed to shine. Among the array of cheap, flimsy plastic parts, one stuck out: the fake chrome trim on the trunk that popped off while closing. Fortunately for us, it popped right back on... |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The paint on the exterior is very soft and scratches and chips very easily, the interior plastics and materials are all poorly wearing and look 5 years old at just over a year. The plastic-chrome also looks low-rent. A lot of the plastic trim has failed. |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Compared to my previous car, a GTI, the interior is cheap - lots of plastic. The exterior paint is thin, and highly susceptible to scratches and chips. |
