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Chevrolet Impala vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Impala vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012201220122012
ModelImpalaImpalaImpalaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLT 3.9LTZSSTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,110 $29,630 $31,135 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $25,619 $28,000 $29,423 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Sunroof 900 900 900        
Universal garage door opener 100   100        
CD changer, in-dash 295 295 295        
Premium Package       1,440      
Rear spoiler       375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package             2,050
Sunroof 747 747 747        
Universal garage door opener 83   83        
CD changer, in-dash 245 245 245        
Premium Package       1,382      
Rear spoiler       300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package             1,968
Options (change) 1,295 1,195 1,295 1,815 375 375 2,425
Options (change) 1,075 992 1,075 1,682 300 300 2,268
Destination 750 750 750 770 770 770 770
Total Price $29,155 $31,575 $33,180 $25,360 $24,590 $25,950 $26,940
Total Invoice $27,444 $29,742 $31,248 $24,316 $23,577 $24,883 $25,833

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,868
Model Year2009200920092012201220122012
ModelImpalaImpalaImpalaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLT 3.9LTZSSTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine233hp V6233hp V6303hp V8140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,155$31,575$33,180$25,360$24,590$25,950$26,940
Adjustments for Features-890-2,565-2,4150-875-1,975-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,265$29,010$30,765$25,360$23,715$23,975$26,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$2,500$1,645$0$260$2,575
Total Invoice$27,444$29,742$31,248$24,316$23,577$24,883$25,833
Adjustments for Features-838-2,416-2,2740-839-1,894-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,606$27,326$28,974$24,316$22,738$22,989$25,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$720$2,368$1,578$0$251$2,472

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009200920092012201220122012
ModelImpalaImpalaImpalaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLT 3.9LTZSSTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800    
6-speed manual   $150  $150
5-speed manual    $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Cargo mat$40$40$40    
Cargo net$40$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front      $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25   $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Navigation system    $600$600 
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150     
Automatic headlights$125$125$125    
Compass$0$0$0   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25 $25$25$25$25
Trip computer   $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$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$50$50
Metal pedals      $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350     
Polished alloy wheels  $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   $0
Total Value of Features$2,755$4,430$4,280$1,865$2,740$3,840$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$890$2,565$2,415$0$875$1,975$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-838-2,416-2,2740-839-1,894-623

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012
ModelImpalaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in104.4 in
Length200.4 in182.2 in
Width72.9 in70.0 in
Height58.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume18.6 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
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 Requested122555%
Total Not Requested101545%

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