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Jeep Commander vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Commander vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,215

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $12,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,277

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $9,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012201220122012
ModelCommanderCommanderCommanderJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSportLimitedOverlandTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,330 $37,020 $40,200 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $26,054 $33,788 $36,618 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group 1,400            
Quick Order Package U 5,970            
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   900          
Premium Package       1,440      
Navigation Package       1,130      
Autobahn Package             2,050
Navigation system             900
Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group 1,232            
Quick Order Package U 5,254            
MyGig Infotainment System with nav   792          
Premium Package       1,382      
Navigation Package       1,084      
Autobahn Package             1,968
Navigation system             864
Options (change) 7,370 900 0 2,570 0 0 2,950
Options (change) 6,486 792 0 2,466 0 0 2,832
Destination 730 730 730 770 770 770 770
Total Price $36,430 $38,650 $40,930 $26,115 $24,215 $25,575 $27,465
Total Invoice $33,270 $35,310 $37,348 $25,100 $23,277 $24,583 $26,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,317
Model Year2008200820082012201220122012
ModelCommanderCommanderCommanderJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSportLimitedOverlandTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6305hp V8330hp V8140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/60-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,430$38,650$40,930$26,115$24,215$25,575$27,465
Adjustments for Features-6,320-7,145-8,5200-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,110$31,505$32,410$26,115$24,115$24,375$26,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$2,300$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$33,270$35,310$37,348$25,100$23,277$24,583$26,397
Adjustments for Features-5,772-6,528-7,7740-96-1,153-457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,498$28,782$29,574$25,100$23,181$23,430$25,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,284$2,076$1,919$0$249$2,759

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Features Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820082012201220122012
ModelCommanderCommanderCommanderJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSportLimitedOverlandTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000    
6-speed manual   $150  $150
5-speed manual    $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
RWD$0$0$0    
FWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100    
Power liftgate  $350    
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125    
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote start$150$150$150    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250    
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50    
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500    
Trailer sway control  $25    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Cargo net$40$40$40    
Cargo tray$40$40$40    
Class IV trailer hitch  $300    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300$300    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175    
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275    
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300    
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200    
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40    
Skid plates$150      
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125$125  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
HD radio    $50$50 
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15    
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250    
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100    
Voice recorder$0$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75    
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125$125    
Compass$0$0$0   $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $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, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200    
Metal pedals      $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
Wood trim  $300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0$0    
Alloy wheels   $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600    
Machined alloy wheels$350$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$8,610$9,435$10,810$2,290$2,390$3,490$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,320$7,145$8,520$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,772-6,528-7,7740-96-1,153-457

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Commander vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
ModelCommanderJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.5 in104.4 in
Length188.5 in182.2 in
Width74.8 in70.0 in
Height71.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,582 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Commander Sport

Navigation and Rear Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Skid plates150No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested51542%
Quick Order Package U
FeatureValueRequested?
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Folding third row seats600No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested158029%
Total Not Requested387571%

Option Package Details
Jeep Commander Limited

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70085%
Total Not Requested12515%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested25024%

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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