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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: $29,840

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $29,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,580

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $26,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteGolf / GTI
TrimStingrayStingray Z51Grand SportZ06GTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $55,495 $60,495 $65,495 $79,495 $28,025
Base Invoice $51,610 $56,260 $60,910 $73,930 $26,904
Cargo cover 170 170 170 170  
Front sport buckets 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel 695 695 695 695  
Lighting Package         995
Cargo cover 155 155 155 155  
Front sport buckets 1,815 1,815 1,815 1,815  
Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel 632 632 632 632  
Lighting Package         856
Options (change) 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 995
Options (change) 2,602 2,602 2,602 2,602 856
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 820
Total Price $59,450 $64,450 $69,450 $83,450 $29,840
Total Invoice $55,307 $59,957 $64,607 $77,627 $28,580

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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: $30,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,220
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteGolf / GTI
TrimStingrayStingray Z51Grand SportZ06GTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine455hp V8460hp V8460hp V8650hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionM7M7M7M7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19285/30-19285/30-19225/40-18
Total Price$59,450$64,450$69,450$83,450$29,840
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,525-2,100-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,450$63,750$67,925$81,350$29,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$8,475$21,900$0
Total Invoice$55,307$59,957$64,607$77,627$28,580
Adjustments for Features0-651-1,419-1,953-493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,307$59,306$63,188$75,674$28,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,999$7,881$20,367$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteGolf / GTI
TrimStingrayStingray Z51Grand SportZ06GTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300$300$300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Performance traction management  $250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Side curtain airbags    $350
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$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$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500$500 
Differential cooler $0$0$0 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Dry-sump oil system (optional) $0$0$0 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished fuel door    $100
Carbon fiber hood  $0$0 
Larger rear spoiler $200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Mirrorlink support    $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Performance meter   $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$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated front seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Close-ratio gearing (optional) $0$0  
Launch control$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,375$5,075$5,900$6,475$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$1,525$2,100$515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-651-1,419-1,953-493

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
ModelCorvetteGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in103.8 in
Length176.9 in167.5 in
Width73.9 in70.5 in
Height48.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,299 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 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
15.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.052.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51

Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%

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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