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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: $25,915

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $25,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,895

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $21,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112017
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteGolf / GTI
TrimBaseZ06ZR1GTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $49,045 $74,375 $110,300 $24,995
Base Invoice $44,630 $67,681 $103,130 $23,995
2LT Equipment Group 1,195      
2LZ Equipment Group   2,665    
Cargo net       100
2LT Equipment Group 1,052      
2LZ Equipment Group   2,345    
Cargo net       80
Options (change) 1,195 2,665 0 100
Options (change) 1,052 2,345 0 80
Destination 950 950 950 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $51,190 $77,990 $112,550 $25,915
Total Invoice $46,632 $70,976 $105,380 $24,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,544
Model Year2011201120112017
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteGolf / GTI
TrimBaseZ06ZR1GTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8505hp V8638hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7230, 7?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18275/35-18285/30-19225/40-18
Total Price$51,190$77,990$112,550$25,915
Adjustments for Features-1,310-1,610-6,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,880$76,380$106,080$25,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,500$56,200$0
Total Invoice$46,632$70,976$105,380$24,895
Adjustments for Features-1,193-1,465-6,0580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,439$69,511$99,322$24,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,072$53,883$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2011201120112017
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteGolf / GTI
TrimBaseZ06ZR1GTI S
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 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150 
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
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Performance traction management  $250 
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
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Carbon fiber body kit  $550 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250  
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Performance meter $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
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 $200  
No leather in second row$-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$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,665$5,965$10,825$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$1,610$6,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,193-1,465-6,0580

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112017
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

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested31531%
Total Not Requested70069%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Z06

2LZ Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested41533%
Total Not Requested85067%

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