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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: $29,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $25,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimStingrayStingray Z51Z06GTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $55,000 $60,000 $79,000 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $50,050 $54,600 $71,890 $23,035 $32,631
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 1,795    
Cargo cover 170 170 170    
Front sport buckets 1,995 1,995 1,995    
Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel 500 500 500    
Autobahn Package       6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,500
Navigation system 1,580 1,580 1,580    
Cargo cover 150 150 150    
Front sport buckets 1,756 1,756 1,756    
Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel 440 440 440    
Autobahn Package       5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,440
Options (change) 4,460 4,460 4,460 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 3,926 3,926 3,926 5,760 1,440
Destination 995 995 995 770 770
Total Price $60,455 $65,455 $84,455 $30,765 $36,260
Total Invoice $54,971 $59,521 $76,811 $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: $28,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,260
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimStingrayStingray Z51Z06GTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine455hp V8460hp V8650hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM7M7M7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/35-19285/30-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$60,455$65,455$84,455$30,765$36,260
Adjustments for Features-1,260-1,960-3,3600-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,195$63,495$81,095$30,765$34,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$21,900$0$3,545
Total Invoice$54,971$59,521$76,811$29,565$34,841
Adjustments for Features-1,146-1,782-3,0560-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,825$57,739$73,755$29,565$32,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,914$19,930$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimStingrayStingray Z51Z06GTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300$300  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Performance traction management  $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500  
Differential cooler $0$0  
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Dry-sump oil system (optional) $0$0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Carbon fiber hood  $0  
Larger rear spoiler $200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000$1000  
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
iPod integration   $100$100
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Boost gauge  $75  
Fog lights   $125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Headlight washers    $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Performance data recorder$200$200$200  
Performance meter  $150  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Video recorder$300$300$300  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals   $75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-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$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150$150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Close-ratio gearing (optional) $0   
Launch control$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,400$6,100$7,500$4,140$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,260$1,960$3,360$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,146-1,782-3,0560-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152012
ModelCorvetteGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in101.5 in
Length176.9 in165.4 in
Width73.9 in70.3 in
Height48.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,299 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 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
15.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.046.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Video recorder300No
Performance data recorder200No
Total Requested60051%
Total Not Requested57549%
Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested051%
Total Not Requested049%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Video recorder300No
Performance data recorder200No
Total Requested60051%
Total Not Requested57549%
Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested051%
Total Not Requested049%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Video recorder300No
Performance data recorder200No
Total Requested60051%
Total Not Requested57549%
Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested051%
Total Not Requested049%

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 slot25Yes
Total Requested330078%
Total Not Requested95022%

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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