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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: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $25,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $21,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelCorvetteGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $49,600 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $45,136 $23,035 $32,631
3LT Equipment Group 5,995    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
3LT Equipment Group 5,276    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 5,995 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 5,276 5,760 1,440
Destination 975 770 770
Total Price $56,570 $30,765 $36,260
Total Invoice $51,387 $29,565 $34,841

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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: $24,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,004
Model Year201220122012
ModelCorvetteGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$56,570$30,765$36,260
Adjustments for Features-9000-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,670$30,765$34,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$51,387$29,565$34,841
Adjustments for Features-8180-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,569$29,565$32,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122012
ModelCorvetteGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
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
Cargo net$40  
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
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
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  
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers  $50
Performance meter$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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  
Total Value of Features$4,990$4,090$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-8180-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122012
ModelCorvetteGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr 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
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo net40No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Performance meter150No
USB port25No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127539%
Total Not Requested201561%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327577%
Total Not Requested97523%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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