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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,215

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $31,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,277

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $26,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelCorvetteJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,565 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $43,466 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Navigation system 1,750       900
3LT Equipment Group 4,555        
Premium Package   1,440      
Navigation Package   1,130      
Autobahn Package         2,050
Navigation system 1,452       864
3LT Equipment Group 3,781        
Premium Package   1,382      
Navigation Package   1,084      
Autobahn Package         1,968
Options (change) 6,305 2,570 0 0 2,950
Options (change) 5,233 2,466 0 0 2,832
Destination 850 770 770 770 770
Total Price $55,720 $26,115 $24,215 $25,575 $27,465
Total Invoice $49,549 $25,100 $23,277 $24,583 $26,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,767
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelCorvetteJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$55,720$26,115$24,215$25,575$27,465
Adjustments for Features-2,9250-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,795$26,115$24,115$24,375$26,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$49,549$25,100$23,277$24,583$26,397
Adjustments for Features-2,6010-96-1,153-457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,948$25,100$23,181$23,430$25,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0$249$2,759

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelCorvetteJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50    
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325 
CD player$125$125  $125
HD radio  $50$50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
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    
Compass$0   $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Metal pedals    $75
No leather in second row$-300    
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    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,040$3,115$3,215$4,315$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6010-96-1,153-457

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012
ModelCorvetteJetta
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in104.4 in
Length174.6 in182.2 in
Width72.6 in70.0 in
Height49.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume22.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75No
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
Cargo net40No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75026%
Total Not Requested216574%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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