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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: $25,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,381

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelWranglerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited SaharaGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,770 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $25,503 $23,611 $33,207
Front side airbags 490    
Leather seating surfaces 1,710    
Front side airbags 436    
Leather seating surfaces 1,506    
Options (change) 2,200 0 0
Options (change) 1,942 0 0
Destination 750 770 770
Total Price $30,720 $25,365 $35,360
Total Invoice $28,195 $24,381 $33,977

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,070
Model Year200920122012
ModelWranglerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited SaharaGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine202hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,720$25,365$35,360
Adjustments for Features-1,9000-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,820$25,365$31,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,845
Total Invoice$28,195$24,381$33,977
Adjustments for Features-1,7440-3,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,451$24,381$29,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,608

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920122012
ModelWranglerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited SaharaGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear defrost $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Removable soft top$2000  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$5,615$3,715$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$0$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7440-3,988

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See a complete comparison of Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092012
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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See a complete comparison of Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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