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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Corvette Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Corvette Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $26,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $22,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICorvette
TrimGTIRBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,995 $33,990 $49,600
Base Invoice $23,035 $32,631 $45,136
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
3LT Equipment Group     5,995
Rear spoiler     350
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
3LT Equipment Group     5,276
Rear spoiler     308
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 6,345
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 5,584
Destination 770 770 975
Total Price $30,765 $36,260 $56,920
Total Invoice $29,565 $34,841 $51,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,131
Model Year201220122013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICorvette
TrimGTIRBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4430hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$30,765$36,260$56,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$34,310$55,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$29,565$34,841$51,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,565$32,967$50,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year201220122013
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICorvette
TrimGTIRBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
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 
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$3,890$5,840$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-999

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTICorvette
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in105.7 in
Length165.4 in174.6 in
Width70.3 in72.6 in
Height58.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,180 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft322.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft322.0 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127543%
Total Not Requested171557%

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