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

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Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,439

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL   
Difference: $8,001

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,158

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL   
Difference: $7,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconGLGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,285 $26,195 $30,240 $16,030 $18,390
Base Invoice $20,024 $23,969 $27,569 $14,958 $17,138
Power Convenience Group 800   800    
Deep-tinted rear windows 0        
Quick Order Package S 1,815        
Front side airbags 490 490 490    
CD changer, in-dash 350 350 350    
Stability control       280 280
CD changer, remote       499 499
Power Convenience Group 704   704    
Deep-tinted rear windows 0        
Quick Order Package S 1,597        
Front side airbags 431 431 431    
CD changer, in-dash 308 308 308    
Stability control       247 247
CD changer, remote       323 323
Options (change) 3,455 840 1,640 779 779
Options (change) 3,040 739 1,443 570 570
Destination 700 700 700 630 630
Total Price $25,440 $27,735 $32,580 $17,439 $19,799
Total Invoice $23,764 $25,408 $29,712 $16,158 $18,338

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,436
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,210
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconGLGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine202hp V6202hp V6202hp V6115hp I4115hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7368, 7?, 8200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/75-17255/70-18255/75-17195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$25,440$27,735$32,580$17,439$19,799
Adjustments for Features-2,565-3,215-5,2400-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,875$24,520$27,340$17,439$18,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,645$4,465$0$1,110
Total Invoice$23,764$25,408$29,712$16,158$18,338
Adjustments for Features-2,396-2,945-4,7790-1,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,368$22,463$24,933$16,158$17,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,095$3,565$0$1,022

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconGLGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
5-speed manual   $0$0
RWD$0$0   
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0$0
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0  
Removable soft top$2000$2000$2000  
Skid plates$150$150$150  
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25  
Tubular side steps $350   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Cassette player   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio $200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power mirrors   $150$150
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Stain-resistant fabric $100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,415$5,065$7,090$1,850$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$3,215$5,240$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,396-2,945-4,7790-1,158

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082006
ModelWranglerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in98.9 in
Length184.4 in164.9 in
Width73.9 in68.3 in
Height72.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,181 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X

Power Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Quick Order Package S
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125No
Floor mats75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0No
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
White-letter tires0No
255/75R17 tires400No
Total Requested57538%
Total Not Requested94062%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Power Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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