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Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,304

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $9,456

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,154

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $8,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelRidgelineJettaJettaJetta
TrimRTL2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,090 $20,290 $23,590 $23,790
Base Invoice $29,976 $18,687 $21,702 $21,884
Navigation system 2,000 1,800 1,800 1,800
Package 2   3,485   3,200
All-weather floor mats   99 99 99
Package 1     1,860  
Navigation system 1,807 1,589 1,589 1,589
Package 2   3,184   2,923
All-weather floor mats   64 64 64
Package 1     1,699  
Options (change) 2,000 5,384 3,759 5,099
Options (change) 1,807 4,837 3,352 4,576
Destination 670 630 630 630
Total Price $35,760 $26,304 $27,979 $29,519
Total Invoice $32,453 $24,154 $25,684 $27,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,631
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,735
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelRidgelineJettaJettaJetta
TrimRTL2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine247hp V6150hp I5200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$35,760$26,304$27,979$29,519
Adjustments for Features-2,8250-450-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,935$26,304$27,529$29,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225$2,890
Total Invoice$32,453$24,154$25,684$27,090
Adjustments for Features-2,5640-413-298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,889$24,154$25,271$26,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,117$2,638

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200620062006
ModelRidgelineJettaJettaJetta
TrimRTL2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Power sliding rear window$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Dual-action tailgate$200   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat $150$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,340$2,515$2,965$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$0$450$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5640-413-298

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082006
ModelRidgelineJetta
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase122.0 in101.5 in
Length206.8 in179.3 in
Width76.3 in70.1 in
Height70.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.3,260 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume0.016.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested305084%
Total Not Requested56516%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested147571%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested252589%
Total Not Requested31511%

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