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Chevrolet Camaro vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Camaro vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCamaroCamaroGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSSZL1GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,280 $54,095 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $30,989 $51,931 $23,035 $32,631
RS Package 1,350      
Sunroof 900 900    
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,500
RS Package 1,188      
Sunroof 792 792    
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,440
Options (change) 2,250 900 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 1,980 792 5,760 1,440
Destination 900 900 770 770
Total Price $35,430 $55,895 $30,765 $36,260
Total Invoice $33,869 $53,623 $29,565 $34,841

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,269
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCamaroCamaroGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSSZL1GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine426hp V8580hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6245, 9300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20285/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,430$55,895$30,765$36,260
Adjustments for Features0-4,050-2,045-3,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,430$51,845$28,720$32,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,415$0$3,545
Total Invoice$33,869$53,623$29,565$34,841
Adjustments for Features0-3,885-1,965-3,839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,869$49,738$27,600$31,002
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,869$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCamaroCamaroGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSSZL1GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start $150  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Performance traction management $250  
Rearview camera $200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
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
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Hood scoop$100   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge $75  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Performance meter $150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Transmission temperature gauge $75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
No-lift shift $50  
Total Value of Features$1,945$5,995$3,990$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,050$2,045$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,885-1,965-3,839

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122012
ModelCamaroGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in101.5 in
Length190.4 in165.4 in
Width75.5 in70.3 in
Height54.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Camaro SS

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
245/45ZR20 tires200No
275/40ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested242557%
Total Not Requested182543%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

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

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