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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: $27,889

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $25,316

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,928

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $21,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelCorvetteRabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $46,100 $23,230
Base Invoice $41,260 $21,656
3LT Equipment Group 4,505  
Navigation system 1,750 1,990
Autobahn Package   1,900
Cargo net   69
3LT Equipment Group 3,739  
Navigation system 1,453 1,758
Autobahn Package   1,759
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 6,255 3,959
Options (change) 5,192 3,572
Destination 850 700
Total Price $53,205 $27,889
Total Invoice $47,302 $25,928

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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: $24,321
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,489
Model Year20082009
ModelCorvetteRabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$53,205$27,889
Adjustments for Features-9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,210$27,889
Total Invoice$47,302$25,928
Adjustments for Features-8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,417$25,928

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082009
ModelCorvetteRabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Total Value of Features$4,575$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8850

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082009
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
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested109037%
Total Not Requested185063%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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