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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: $8,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,381

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,745 $33,570 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $29,028 $31,599 $23,611 $33,207
Connectivity Group 385 385    
Front side airbags 495 495    
Leather seating surfaces 900 900    
Automatic climate control, front 155 155    
Connectivity Group 343 343    
Front side airbags 441 441    
Leather seating surfaces 801 801    
Automatic climate control, front 138 138    
Options (change) 1,935 1,935 0 0
Options (change) 1,723 1,723 0 0
Destination 925 925 770 770
Total Price $33,605 $36,430 $25,365 $35,360
Total Invoice $31,676 $34,247 $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: $4,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,642
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine285hp V6285hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,605$36,430$25,365$35,360
Adjustments for Features-3,875-4,4750-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,730$31,955$25,365$31,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$0$5,845
Total Invoice$31,676$34,247$24,381$33,977
Adjustments for Features-3,653-4,2070-3,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,023$30,040$24,381$29,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,017$0$5,608

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$225  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Roll bar$200$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$200 $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
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
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
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
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
Leather seating surfaces$900$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$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350  
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$7,590$8,190$3,715$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$4,475$0$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,653-4,2070-3,988

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,076 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 Sahara

Connectivity Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Connectivity Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%

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