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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $27,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $23,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelCorvetteBeetle
TrimBaseTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $49,600 $23,395
Base Invoice $45,136 $22,459
3LT Equipment Group 5,995  
Rear spoiler 350  
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Navigation Package   1,600
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
3LT Equipment Group 5,276  
Rear spoiler 308  
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Navigation Package   1,536
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 6,345 5,600
Options (change) 5,584 5,276
Destination 975 770
Total Price $56,920 $29,765
Total Invoice $51,695 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,710
Model Year20132012
ModelCorvetteBeetle
TrimBaseTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$56,920$29,765
Adjustments for Features-1,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,290$29,765
Total Invoice$51,695$28,505
Adjustments for Features-1,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,215$28,505

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132012
ModelCorvetteBeetle
TrimBaseTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Performance meter$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,990$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4800

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132012
ModelCorvetteBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in99.9 in
Length174.6 in168.4 in
Width72.6 in71.2 in
Height49.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		22.029.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo net40No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Performance meter150No
USB port25No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107536%
Total Not Requested191564%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

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