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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: $24,825

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $8,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,762

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $8,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelImpalaImpalaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLT PremierTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,220 $36,420 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $29,011 $34,963 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Entertainment Package 835          
All-weather floor mats 140 140 235 235 235 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,275 1,050        
Rear spoiler   425 375 375 375 375
Navigation Package     1,130      
Premium Package     1,440      
Autobahn Package           2,050
Navigation system           900
Entertainment Package 760          
All-weather floor mats 127 127 185 185 185 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,160 956        
Rear spoiler   387 300 300 300 300
Navigation Package     1,084      
Premium Package     1,382      
Autobahn Package           1,968
Navigation system           864
Options (change) 2,250 1,615 3,180 610 610 3,560
Options (change) 2,047 1,470 2,951 485 485 3,317
Destination 875 875 770 770 770 770
Total Price $33,345 $38,910 $26,725 $24,825 $26,185 $28,075
Total Invoice $31,933 $37,308 $25,585 $23,762 $25,068 $26,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,499
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelImpalaImpalaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLT PremierTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4305hp V6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,345$38,910$26,725$24,825$26,185$28,075
Adjustments for Features-3,935-6,5850-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,410$32,325$26,725$24,725$24,985$27,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,915$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$31,933$37,308$25,585$23,762$25,068$26,882
Adjustments for Features-3,768-6,3140-96-1,149-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,165$30,994$25,585$23,666$23,919$26,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,829$1,919$0$253$2,761

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelImpalaImpalaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLT PremierTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  $1100 
6-speed manual  $150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Active noise reduction$0     
Remote app$25$25    
Remote start$150$150    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100    
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150     
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Sunroof  $900$900$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 
CD player$125$125$125  $125
HD radio$50$50 $50$50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Wireless charging station $75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125    
Compass$0$0   $0
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150    
Xenon HID headlights $500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $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
Metal pedals     $75
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$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$100    
Power recliner, passenger 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    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$6,425$9,075$2,490$2,590$3,690$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,935$6,585$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,768-6,3140-96-1,149-455

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelImpalaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in104.4 in
Length201.3 in182.2 in
Width73.0 in70.0 in
Height58.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,731 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LT

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested77550%
Total Not Requested77550%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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