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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,690

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,633

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelBolt EVBolt EVJettaJetta
TrimLTPremierSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,620 $40,905 $23,445 $24,805
Base Invoice $35,155 $39,269 $22,507 $23,813
Comfort and Convenience Package 555      
Rear spoiler     375 375
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100  
Comfort and Convenience Package 505      
Rear spoiler     300 300
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,056  
Options (change) 555 0 1,475 375
Options (change) 505 0 1,356 300
Destination 875 875 770 770
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $30,550 $34,280 $25,690 $25,950
Total Invoice $29,035 $32,644 $24,633 $24,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,922
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelBolt EVBolt EVJettaJetta
TrimLTPremierSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp E200hp E170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionA1A1T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)128/110 MPG128/110 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,550$34,280$25,690$25,950
Adjustments for Features-505-3,28000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,045$31,000$25,690$25,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$955$0$260
Total Invoice$29,035$32,644$24,633$24,883
Adjustments for Features-480-3,12300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,555$29,521$24,633$24,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$966$0$250

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelBolt EVBolt EVJettaJetta
TrimLTPremierSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras $500  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, self-sealing$50$50  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150  
Wide-view rear camera $0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack$0$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500$500  
Regeneration paddles$100$100  
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Rear camera mirror $200  
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$4,795$7,570$4,290$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$505$3,280$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-480-3,12300

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelBolt EVJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in104.4 in
Length164.0 in182.2 in
Width69.5 in70.0 in
Height62.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,082 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Bolt EV LT

Comfort and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

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