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Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,450

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $13,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,462

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $12,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,245 $37,445 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $32,695 $35,639 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Media Center 430N 1,195 1,195        
Front side airbags 495 495        
All-weather floor mats 95 95 235 235 235 235
Heated front seats 495 385        
Automatic climate control, front 395 395        
Navigation Package     1,130      
Premium Package     1,440      
Navigation system           900
Autobahn Package           2,050
Media Center 430N 1,064 1,064        
Front side airbags 441 441        
All-weather floor mats 85 85 185 185 185 185
Heated front seats 441 352        
Automatic climate control, front 352 352        
Navigation Package     1,084      
Premium Package     1,382      
Navigation system           864
Autobahn Package           1,968
Options (change) 2,675 2,565 2,805 235 235 3,185
Options (change) 2,383 2,294 2,651 185 185 3,017
Destination 1,195 1,195 770 770 770 770
Total Price $38,115 $41,205 $26,350 $24,450 $25,810 $27,700
Total Invoice $36,273 $39,128 $25,285 $23,462 $24,768 $26,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,300
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine285hp V6285hp V6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5T6M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,115$41,205$26,350$24,450$25,810$27,700
Adjustments for Features-3,790-4,5900-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,325$36,615$26,350$24,350$24,610$27,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,290$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$36,273$39,128$25,285$23,462$24,768$26,582
Adjustments for Features-3,607-4,3590-96-1,152-456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,666$34,769$25,285$23,366$23,616$26,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,103$1,919$0$250$2,760

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Hill descent control$250$250    
Roll bar$200$200    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rear defrost  $200$200$200$200
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0    
Limited-slip rear differential $300    
Lockable front differential $150    
Lockable rear differential $150    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Externally-mounted spare$0$0    
Removable soft top$2000$2000    
Rock rails $200    
Skid plates$150$150    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$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$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio   $50$50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150    
Compass$0$0   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Power mirrors  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0    
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350    
Machined alloy wheels $350    
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0    
Polished alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
White-letter tires$0$0    
Total Value of Features$7,505$8,305$3,715$3,815$4,915$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,790$4,590$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,607-4,3590-96-1,152-456

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelWrangler JKJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in104.4 in
Length184.4 in182.2 in
Width73.9 in70.0 in
Height72.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.6 ft315.5 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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

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
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested184082%

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