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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $19,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $16,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012201220122012
ModelTahoeTahoeTahoeJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZHybridTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,915 $48,550 $50,455 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $35,641 $44,423 $46,923 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Sunroof 995 995 995        
Automatic climate control, front 195            
Universal garage door opener 120            
Navigation system 2,500 2,500         900
Bose 250W 9 speakers 500            
Premium Package       1,440      
Navigation Package       1,130      
Rear spoiler       375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package             2,050
Sunroof 826 826 826        
Automatic climate control, front 162            
Universal garage door opener 100            
Navigation system 2,075 2,075         864
Bose 250W 9 speakers 415            
Premium Package       1,382      
Navigation Package       1,084      
Rear spoiler       300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package             1,968
Options (change) 4,310 3,495 995 2,945 375 375 3,325
Options (change) 3,578 2,901 826 2,766 300 300 3,132
Destination 950 950 950 770 770 770 770
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,200 0 0 0 0
Total Price $44,175 $52,995 $50,200 $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840
Total Invoice $40,169 $48,274 $46,499 $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,892
Model Year2009200920092012201220122012
ModelTahoeTahoeTahoeJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZHybridTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8320hp V8332hp V8 H140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6D4M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 10250, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20265/65-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$44,175$52,995$50,200$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-4,175-9,600-7,0000-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,000$43,395$43,200$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,395$3,200$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$40,169$48,274$46,499$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697
Adjustments for Features-3,796-8,745-6,4840-96-1,151-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,373$39,529$40,015$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,156$3,642$1,919$0$251$2,761

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009200920092012201220122012
ModelTahoeTahoeTahoeJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZHybridTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   $1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic  $1800    
6-speed manual   $150  $150
5-speed manual    $0  
RWD$0$0$0    
FWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100    
Power liftgate $350     
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125    
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote start $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
Front side airbags   $350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 $225$225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250    
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50    
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300    
Console with shifter   $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150     
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300     
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175     
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250    
Rear air vents with manual controls$150      
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275    
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40    
Running boards$350$350$350    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125$125  $125
HD radio    $50$50 
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25    
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225    
Traffic information$25$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125$125    
Compass$0$0$0   $0
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300     
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Folding third row seats $600$600    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats $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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75     
Memory system, driver seat $200     
Metal pedals      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150     
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat $100     
Power recliner, passenger seat $100     
Power release, second row seats $50     
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Removable third row seats $0$0    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500     
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200     
Polished alloy wheels $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$7,290$12,715$10,115$3,115$3,215$4,315$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,175$9,600$7,000$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,796-8,745-6,4840-96-1,151-455

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012
ModelTahoeJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in104.4 in
Length202.0 in182.2 in
Width79.0 in70.0 in
Height76.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight5,266 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft315.5 ft3

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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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested25024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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