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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: $22,560

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $6,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,630

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $6,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelImpalaImpalaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLT LTZSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,010 $30,300 $18,725 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $25,952 $29,088 $17,977 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Rear spoiler 275   375 375 375 375 375
Sunroof 1,000 900 1,340        
Convenience Package     1,350        
Premium Package       1,440      
Autobahn Package             2,050
Rear spoiler 242   300 300 300 300 300
Sunroof 880 792 1,287        
Convenience Package     1,296        
Premium Package       1,382      
Autobahn Package             1,968
Options (change) 1,275 900 3,065 1,815 375 375 2,425
Options (change) 1,122 792 2,883 1,682 300 300 2,268
Destination 825 825 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $29,110 $32,025 $22,560 $25,360 $24,590 $25,950 $26,940
Total Invoice $27,899 $30,705 $21,630 $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 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,061
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelImpalaImpalaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLT LTZSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M5M6M5T6M6
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)225/55-17235/50-18205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,110$32,025$22,560$25,360$24,590$25,950$26,940
Adjustments for Features-1,260-3,0600-450-1,325-2,425-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,850$28,965$22,560$24,910$23,265$23,525$25,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0$2,350$705$965$3,280
Total Invoice$27,899$30,705$21,630$24,316$23,577$24,883$25,833
Adjustments for Features-1,208-2,9340-431-1,270-2,325-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,691$27,771$21,630$23,885$22,307$22,558$24,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,080$0$2,255$677$928$3,148

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelImpalaImpalaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLT LTZSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000     
5-speed manual  $0 $0  
6-speed manual   $150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250$250 
Remote start$150$150     
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front      $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125     
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system    $600$600 
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150     
Automatic headlights$125$125     
Compass$0$0    $0
Fog lights $125  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Trip computer   $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900     
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50$50$50
Metal pedals      $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100     
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100     
Power recliner, driver seat $100     
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100     
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$3,150$4,950$1,890$2,340$3,215$4,315$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,260$3,060$0$450$1,325$2,425$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,208-2,9340-431-1,270-2,325-1,055

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012
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 SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested27523%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested112570%
Total Not Requested49030%

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%

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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