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

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Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,200

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $4,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,845

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $5,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKPassatPassat
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,245 $37,445 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $32,695 $35,639 $29,222 $36,669
Media Center 430N 1,195 1,195    
Front side airbags 495 495    
All-weather floor mats 95   185 185
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,100    
Automatic climate control, front 395 395    
Cold Weather Group   695    
iPod integration     0 0
Heated front seats     225 225
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Media Center 430N 1,064 1,064    
Front side airbags 441 441    
All-weather floor mats 85   145 145
Leather seating surfaces 1,202 979    
Automatic climate control, front 352 352    
Cold Weather Group   619    
iPod integration     0 0
Heated front seats     199 199
Navigation system     1,589 1,589
Options (change) 3,530 3,880 2,210 2,210
Options (change) 3,144 3,455 1,933 1,933
Destination 1,195 1,195 690 690
Total Price $38,970 $42,520 $34,200 $42,100
Total Invoice $37,034 $40,289 $31,845 $39,292

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Lux
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,594
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKPassatPassat
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine285hp V6285hp V6200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 880, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$38,970$42,520$34,200$42,100
Adjustments for Features0-835-435-2,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,970$41,685$33,765$39,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$5,495
Total Invoice$37,034$40,289$31,845$39,292
Adjustments for Features0-791-405-2,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,034$39,498$31,440$36,641
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,464$0$5,201

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKPassatPassat
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear defrost  $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
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
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power mirrors  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, 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
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,205$8,040$7,640$10,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835$435$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-791-405-2,651

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182008
ModelWrangler JKPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.0 in106.7 in
Length184.4 in188.0 in
Width73.9 in71.7 in
Height72.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.6 ft361.7 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 Passat Lux

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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