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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: $30,165

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,991

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelWranglerWranglerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,745 $33,570 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $29,028 $31,599 $28,171 $29,131
Media Center 730N 1,845 1,845    
Automatic climate control, front 155 155    
Heated front seats 250 250    
Front side airbags 495 495    
Media Center 730N 1,642 1,642    
Automatic climate control, front 138 138    
Heated front seats 223 223    
Front side airbags 441 441    
Options (change) 2,745 2,745 0 0
Options (change) 2,444 2,444 0 0
Destination 925 925 820 820
Total Price $34,415 $37,240 $30,165 $31,165
Total Invoice $32,397 $34,968 $28,991 $29,951

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,689
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelWranglerWranglerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine285hp V6285hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6T6M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,415$37,240$30,165$31,165
Adjustments for Features0-600-1,335-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,415$36,640$28,830$30,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$0$2,050
Total Invoice$32,397$34,968$28,991$29,951
Adjustments for Features0-563-1,283-274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,397$34,405$27,708$29,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,008$0$1,969

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelWranglerWranglerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
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  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear defrost  $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
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$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
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$125
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power mirrors  $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
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  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,355$6,955$7,690$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$1,335$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-563-1,283-274

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122015
ModelWranglerGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.0 in103.5 in
Length184.4 in179.6 in
Width73.9 in70.8 in
Height72.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested82593%
Total Not Requested657%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested82593%
Total Not Requested657%

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