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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: $24,450

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $11,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,462

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $8,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelRidgelineJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimRTLTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,090 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $29,976 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Navigation system 2,000       900
Premium Package   1,440      
Navigation Package   1,130      
All-weather floor mats   235 235 235 235
Autobahn Package         2,050
Navigation system 1,807       864
Premium Package   1,382      
Navigation Package   1,084      
All-weather floor mats   185 185 185 185
Autobahn Package         1,968
Options (change) 2,000 2,805 235 235 3,185
Options (change) 1,807 2,651 185 185 3,017
Destination 670 770 770 770 770
Total Price $35,760 $26,350 $24,450 $25,810 $27,700
Total Invoice $32,453 $25,285 $23,462 $24,768 $26,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,058
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelRidgelineJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimRTLTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine247hp V6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionA5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,760$26,350$24,450$25,810$27,700
Adjustments for Features-4,4400-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,320$26,350$24,350$24,610$27,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$32,453$25,285$23,462$24,768$26,582
Adjustments for Features-4,0290-96-1,152-456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,424$25,285$23,366$23,616$26,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0$250$2,760

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelRidgelineJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimRTLTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manual $150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power sliding rear window$250    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
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
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Dual-action tailgate$200    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100    
Rear defrost $200$200$200$200
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150    
Exterior 
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 audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325 
CD player $125  $125
HD radio  $50$50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass    $0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75
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    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,730$2,290$2,390$3,490$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,440$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0290-96-1,152-456

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
ModelRidgelineJetta
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase122.0 in104.4 in
Length206.8 in182.2 in
Width76.3 in70.0 in
Height70.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume0.015.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested65063%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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