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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: $29,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $24,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,660

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $19,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteGolf / GTI
TrimBaseZ06ZR1GTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $48,565 $73,925 $103,970 $28,025
Base Invoice $43,466 $66,163 $95,652 $26,904
3LT Equipment Group 4,555      
2LZ Equipment Group   3,015    
Lighting Package       995
Cargo net       100
3LT Equipment Group 3,781      
2LZ Equipment Group   2,502    
Lighting Package       856
Cargo net       80
Options (change) 4,555 3,015 0 1,095
Options (change) 3,781 2,502 0 936
Destination 850 850 850 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $53,970 $77,790 $106,520 $29,940
Total Invoice $48,097 $69,515 $98,202 $28,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,301
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteGolf / GTI
TrimBaseZ06ZR1GTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8505hp V8638hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7230, 7?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18275/35-18285/30-19225/40-18
Total Price$53,970$77,790$106,520$29,940
Adjustments for Features-9000-3,460-1,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,070$77,790$103,060$28,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,720$49,990$0
Total Invoice$48,097$69,515$98,202$28,660
Adjustments for Features-8020-3,190-1,666
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,295$69,515$95,012$26,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,220$47,717$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2009200920092016
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteGolf / GTI
TrimBaseZ06ZR1GTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300$300  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000 
Front side airbags$350$350 $350
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000   
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
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$200  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$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$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,115$4,215$7,675$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$3,460$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments-8020-3,190-1,666

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092016
ModelCorvetteGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in103.8 in
Length174.6 in167.5 in
Width72.6 in70.5 in
Height49.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
22.052.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested86530%
Total Not Requested205070%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Z06

2LZ Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76543%
Total Not Requested100057%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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