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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: $25,285

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X   
Difference: $80

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,628

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X   
Difference: $753

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Model Year200820082008201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconTDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,285 $26,195 $30,240 $24,935 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $20,024 $23,969 $27,569 $23,937 $23,611 $33,207
Power Convenience Group 800   800      
Deep-tinted rear windows 0          
Quick Order Package S 1,815          
Front side airbags 490 490 490      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 195          
Power Convenience Group 704   704      
Deep-tinted rear windows 0          
Quick Order Package S 1,597          
Front side airbags 431 431 431      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 172          
Options (change) 3,300 490 1,290 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,904 431 1,135 0 0 0
Destination 700 700 700 770 770 770
Total Price $25,285 $27,385 $32,230 $25,705 $25,365 $35,360
Total Invoice $23,628 $25,100 $29,404 $24,707 $24,381 $33,977

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $750
Model Year200820082008201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconTDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine202hp V6202hp V6202hp V6140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7368, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/75-17255/70-18255/75-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$25,285$27,385$32,230$25,705$25,365$35,360
Adjustments for Features-100-550-2,5750-100-4,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,185$26,835$29,655$25,705$25,265$31,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$4,470$440$0$5,845
Total Invoice$23,628$25,100$29,404$24,707$24,381$33,977
Adjustments for Features-93-504-2,3490-96-4,084
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,535$24,596$27,055$24,707$24,285$29,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,061$3,520$422$0$5,608

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082008201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerWranglerGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited XUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconTDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0    
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700   
FWD   $0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Roll bar$200$200$200   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0$0
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear defrost   $200$200$200
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)  $0   
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Lockable front differential  $150   
Lockable rear differential  $150   
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0   
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Removable soft top$2000$2000$2000   
Skid plates$150$150$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25   
Tubular side steps $350    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325 $325
CD player$125$125$125 $125 
HD radio   $50 $50
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers     $50
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Power mirrors   $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Heated front seats   $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Stain-resistant fabric $100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0  
White-letter tires$0$0$0   
Total Value of Features$4,065$4,515$6,540$3,965$4,065$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$550$2,575$0$100$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-93-504-2,3490-96-4,084

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelWranglerGolf / 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 Weight4,181 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
46.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft346.0 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 computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tow hook(s), rear25No
White-letter tires0No
255/75R17 tires400No
Total Requested105069%
Total Not Requested46531%

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%

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