Originally Posted by acf573

I think you mean 3.8 cents/TYP and 2.3 cents/TYP respectively.

Is there any particular reason why you're trying to get VIPs? You can upgrade using 25k miles w/ no co-pay (assuming not I fare basis as mia points out). Except around VIP expiration time, VIPs tend to go for 25k-30k anyway.