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Fiat 500 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Fiat 500 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,700

Fiat 500 Abarth   
Difference: $4,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,556

Fiat 500 Abarth   
Difference: $4,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
Model500Jetta
TrimAbarthGLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,000 $23,745
Base Invoice $21,035 $22,795
Safety and Convenience Package 750  
Sunroof 850  
Portable navigation system 400  
Autobahn Package   2,050
Rear spoiler   375
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation system   900
Safety and Convenience Package 683  
Sunroof 774  
Portable navigation system 364  
Autobahn Package   1,968
Rear spoiler   300
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Navigation system   864
Options (change) 2,000 4,425
Options (change) 1,821 4,188
Destination 700 770
Total Price $24,700 $28,940
Total Invoice $23,556 $27,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Fiat 500 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Fiat 500 Abarth
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,996
Model Year20122012
Model500Jetta
TrimAbarthGLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/34 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/45-16225/40-18
Total Price$24,700$28,940
Adjustments for Features0-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,700$26,645
Total Invoice$23,556$27,753
Adjustments for Features0-2,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,556$25,552

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Features Comparison: Fiat 500 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012
Model500Jetta
TrimAbarthGLI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Portable navigation system$400 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,170$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,201

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Specifications Comparison: Fiat 500 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012
Model500Jetta
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.6 in104.4 in
Length139.6 in182.2 in
Width64.1 in70.0 in
Height59.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,533 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room49.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room47.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room42.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.1 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Fiat 500 Abarth

Safety and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alarm100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%

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