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Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,215

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $265

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,277

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $67

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelInsightJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,965 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $20,917 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Navigation system 1,725        
Navigation Package   1,130      
Premium Package   1,440      
Navigation system 1,637        
Navigation Package   1,084      
Premium Package   1,382      
Options (change) 1,725 2,570 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,637 2,466 0 0 0
Destination 790 770 770 770 770
Total Price $24,480 $26,115 $24,215 $25,575 $24,515
Total Invoice $23,344 $25,100 $23,277 $24,583 $23,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $433
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelInsightJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$24,480$26,115$24,215$25,575$24,515
Adjustments for Features-1,345-1,615-1,715-2,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,135$24,500$22,500$22,760$24,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$260$2,015
Total Invoice$23,344$25,100$23,277$24,583$23,565
Adjustments for Features-1,283-1,552-1,649-2,7060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,061$23,548$21,628$21,877$23,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,920$0$249$1,937

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelInsightJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manual $150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Rearview camera$200    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200    
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15 
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Sunroof $900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125    
Compass    $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Digital instruments$0    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$3,195$3,465$3,565$4,665$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,345$1,615$1,715$2,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,283-1,552-1,649-2,7060

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012
ModelInsightJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in104.4 in
Length172.3 in182.2 in
Width66.7 in70.0 in
Height56.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,748 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 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 key250No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%
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%

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