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Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,326

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,245 $37,445 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $32,695 $35,639 $23,611 $33,207
Media Center 430N 1,195 1,195    
Front side airbags 495 495    
All-weather floor mats 95   235 235
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,100    
Automatic climate control, front 395 395    
Cold Weather Group   695    
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Media Center 430N 1,064 1,064    
Front side airbags 441 441    
All-weather floor mats 85   185 185
Leather seating surfaces 1,202 979    
Automatic climate control, front 352 352    
Cold Weather Group   619    
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Options (change) 3,530 3,880 6,235 235
Options (change) 3,144 3,455 5,945 185
Destination 1,195 1,195 770 770
Total Price $38,970 $42,520 $31,600 $35,595
Total Invoice $37,034 $40,289 $30,326 $34,162

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,784
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine285hp V6285hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,970$42,520$31,600$35,595
Adjustments for Features-2,025-2,8600-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,945$39,660$31,600$34,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$3,295
Total Invoice$37,034$40,289$30,326$34,162
Adjustments for Features-1,924-2,7100-672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,110$37,579$30,326$33,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,469$0$3,164

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear defrost  $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Lockable front differential $150  
Lockable rear differential $150  
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater $35  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Removable soft top$2000$2000  
Rock rails $200  
Skid plates$150$150  
Sunroof  $900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power mirrors  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350  
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$8,455$9,290$6,430$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$2,860$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,924-2,7100-672

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelWrangler JKGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in101.5 in
Length184.4 in165.4 in
Width73.9 in70.3 in
Height72.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.6 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sahara

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Rubicon

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Cold Weather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Engine-block heater35No
Total Requested27589%
Total Not Requested3511%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested200049%
Total Not Requested205051%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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