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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: $30,845

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,768

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelRidgelineJetta
TrimRTLGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,730 $24,300
Base Invoice $31,458 $22,659
Navigation system 2,350 1,800
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Navigation system 2,124 1,589
Autobahn Package   2,797
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Options (change) 2,350 5,895
Options (change) 2,124 5,459
Destination 810 650
Total Price $37,890 $30,845
Total Invoice $34,392 $28,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,978
Model Year20112008
ModelRidgelineJetta
TrimRTLGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$37,890$30,845
Adjustments for Features-2,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,975$30,845
Total Invoice$34,392$28,768
Adjustments for Features-2,6460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,746$28,768

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112008
ModelRidgelineJetta
TrimRTLGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Dual-action tailgate$200 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear defrost $200
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,780$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6460

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112008
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 Weight4,503 lb.3,802 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 GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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