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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,339

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $24,866

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,348

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $20,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelCorvetteRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR32
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $46,100 $22,800 $32,990
Base Invoice $41,260 $21,258 $31,283
3LT Equipment Group 4,505    
Navigation system 1,750 1,800 1,800
Autobahn Package   3,020  
Cargo net   69 69
iPod integration     0
3LT Equipment Group 3,739    
Navigation system 1,453 1,589 1,589
Autobahn Package   2,796  
Cargo net   55 55
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 6,255 4,889 1,869
Options (change) 5,192 4,440 1,644
Destination 850 650 650
Total Price $53,205 $28,339 $35,509
Total Invoice $47,302 $26,348 $33,577

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,006
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,189
Model Year200820082008
ModelCorvetteRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR32
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7250, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$53,205$28,339$35,509
Adjustments for Features-8600-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,345$28,339$32,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,895
Total Invoice$47,302$26,348$33,577
Adjustments for Features-7650-3,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,537$26,348$30,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,132

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year200820082008
ModelCorvetteRabbit / GTIRabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR32
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50 
CD changer, remote $200 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $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  
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,650$3,790$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$0$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-7650-3,097

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082008
ModelCorvetteRabbit / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in101.5 in
Length174.6 in165.8 in
Width72.6 in69.3 in
Height49.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.2,976 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
22.041.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested109037%
Total Not Requested185063%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI R32

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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