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Chevrolet Volt vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Volt vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $8,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $8,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelVoltJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,280 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $38,668 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Navigation Package   1,130      
Premium Package   1,440      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375
Navigation system         900
Autobahn Package         2,050
Navigation Package   1,084      
Premium Package   1,382      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300
Navigation system         864
Autobahn Package         1,968
Options (change) 0 2,945 375 375 3,325
Options (change) 0 2,766 300 300 3,132
Destination 720 770 770 770 770
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $33,500 $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840
Total Invoice $31,888 $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,289
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelVoltJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine149hp E+140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,500$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-1,1750-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,325$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$31,888$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697
Adjustments for Features-1,1180-96-1,151-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,770$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0$251$2,761

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelVoltJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
6-speed manual $150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25    
Remote start$150    
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rollover sensor$50    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover$75    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Second-row high console$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325 
CD player$125$125  $125
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio  $50$50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights$125    
Compass$0   $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,515$2,340$2,440$3,540$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1180-96-1,151-455

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112012
ModelVoltJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in104.4 in
Length177.1 in182.2 in
Width70.4 in70.0 in
Height56.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.6 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85083%
Total Not Requested17517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

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 seats200No
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested204091%

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