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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelWranglerWranglerGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,745 $33,570 $25,095
Base Invoice $29,028 $31,599 $24,091
Connectivity Group 385 385  
Media Center 430N 1,035 1,035  
Front side airbags 495 495  
Leather seating surfaces 900 900  
Driver's Edition     4,600
Connectivity Group 343 343  
Media Center 430N 921 921  
Front side airbags 441 441  
Leather seating surfaces 801 801  
Driver's Edition     4,416
Options (change) 2,815 2,815 4,600
Options (change) 2,506 2,506 4,416
Destination 925 925 820
Total Price $34,485 $37,310 $30,515
Total Invoice $32,459 $35,030 $29,327

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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: $2,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,083
Model Year201220122014
ModelWranglerWranglerGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine285hp V6285hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,485$37,310$30,515
Adjustments for Features-1,115-1,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$35,595$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$0
Total Invoice$32,459$35,030$29,327
Adjustments for Features-1,049-1,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,410$33,420$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122014
ModelWranglerWranglerGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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
Climate Control 
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 
Rear spoiler  $200
Removable soft top$2000$2000 
Skid plates$150$150 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Power mirrors  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,255$6,855$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$1,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,049-1,6100

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122014
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%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

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