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Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,755

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,751

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelWranglerWranglerJetta
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,445 $33,320 $26,065
Base Invoice $28,725 $31,341 $24,293
Media Center 430N 1,035 1,035  
Leather seating surfaces 900 900  
Front side airbags 490 490  
Automatic climate control, front 155 155  
Navigation system     1,990
Media Center 430N 921 921  
Leather seating surfaces 801 801  
Front side airbags 436 436  
Automatic climate control, front 138 138  
Navigation system     1,758
Options (change) 2,580 2,580 1,990
Options (change) 2,296 2,296 1,758
Destination 800 800 700
Total Price $33,825 $36,700 $28,755
Total Invoice $31,821 $34,437 $26,751

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,883
Model Year201120112009
ModelWranglerWranglerJetta
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine202hp V6202hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/45-17
Total Price$33,825$36,700$28,755
Adjustments for Features-2,325-2,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,500$33,775$28,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,275$0
Total Invoice$31,821$34,437$26,751
Adjustments for Features-2,187-2,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,634$31,692$26,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120112009
ModelWranglerWranglerJetta
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear defrost  $200
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Lockable front differential $150 
Lockable rear differential $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Removable soft top$2000$2000 
Skid plates$150$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Power mirrors  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $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 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,340$6,940$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$2,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,187-2,7450

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112009
ModelWranglerJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.0 in101.5 in
Length184.4 in179.3 in
Width73.9 in70.1 in
Height72.3 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,181 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%

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