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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: $31,815

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,544

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKPassatPassat
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,245 $37,445 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $32,695 $35,639 $29,724 $32,601
Media Center 430N 1,195 1,195    
Front side airbags 495 495    
Automatic climate control, front 395 395    
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350    
Remote start 495 495    
Media Center 430N 1,064 1,064    
Front side airbags 441 441    
Automatic climate control, front 352 352    
Leather seating surfaces 1,202 1,202    
Remote start 441 441    
Options (change) 3,930 3,930 0 0
Options (change) 3,500 3,500 0 0
Destination 1,195 1,195 820 820
Total Price $39,370 $42,570 $31,815 $34,815
Total Invoice $37,390 $40,334 $30,544 $33,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,408
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKPassatPassat
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine285hp V6285hp V6170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,370$42,570$31,815$34,815
Adjustments for Features0-800-3,710-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,370$41,770$28,105$31,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$0$2,900
Total Invoice$37,390$40,334$30,544$33,421
Adjustments for Features0-758-3,562-3,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,390$39,576$26,982$29,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,186$0$2,782

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelWrangler JKWrangler JKPassatPassat
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear defrost  $200$200
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$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
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power mirrors  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar 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   
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,505$7,305$10,215$10,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$3,710$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-758-3,562-3,657

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182017
ModelWrangler JKPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in110.4 in
Length184.4 in191.6 in
Width73.9 in72.2 in
Height72.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.6 ft315.9 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 port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Rubicon

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

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