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

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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $22,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $17,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelCorvetteGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,100 $25,095
Base Invoice $41,260 $24,091
3LT Equipment Group 4,505  
Navigation system 1,750  
Driver's Edition   4,600
3LT Equipment Group 3,739  
Navigation system 1,453  
Driver's Edition   4,416
Options (change) 6,255 4,600
Options (change) 5,192 4,416
Destination 850 820
Total Price $53,205 $30,515
Total Invoice $47,302 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,553
Model Year20082014
ModelCorvetteGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$53,205$30,515
Adjustments for Features-4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,730$30,515
Total Invoice$47,302$29,327
Adjustments for Features-4220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,880$29,327

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082014
ModelCorvetteGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
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
Cargo net$40 
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, 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$4,565$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4220

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082014
ModelCorvetteGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in101.5 in
Length174.6 in165.4 in
Width72.6 in70.3 in
Height49.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.2,969 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 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
22.046.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85029%
Total Not Requested209071%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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