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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: $25,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $11,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,603

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $11,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelWranglerWranglerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconTDIGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,795 $36,995 $23,885 $24,295
Base Invoice $32,252 $35,196 $22,930 $23,323
Connectivity Group 695 695    
Media Center 430N 1,195 1,195    
Front side airbags 495 495    
All-weather floor mats 95 95 235 235
Heated front seats 395 395    
Cold Weather Package     250  
Navigation system     595 1,405
Sunroof       2,100
Connectivity Group 619 619    
Media Center 430N 1,064 1,064    
Front side airbags 441 441    
All-weather floor mats 85 85 176 176
Heated front seats 352 352    
Cold Weather Package     215  
Navigation system     512 1,349
Sunroof       2,016
Options (change) 2,875 2,875 1,080 3,740
Options (change) 2,561 2,561 903 3,541
Destination 995 995 770 770
Total Price $37,665 $40,865 $25,735 $28,805
Total Invoice $35,808 $38,752 $24,603 $27,634

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,229
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelWranglerWranglerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconTDIGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine285hp V6285hp V6140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,665$40,865$25,735$28,805
Adjustments for Features-3,130-3,9300-2,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,535$36,935$25,735$26,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$0$940
Total Invoice$35,808$38,752$24,603$27,634
Adjustments for Features-2,976-3,7270-2,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,832$35,025$24,603$25,591
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,193$0$988

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2016201620112011
ModelWranglerWranglerGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconTDIGTI
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$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
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
Hill descent control$250$250  
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Rear spoiler   $200
Removable soft top$2000$2000  
Rock rails $200  
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$125
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
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Power mirrors  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $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
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350  
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,180$6,980$3,050$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,130$3,930$0$2,130
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,976-3,7270-2,043

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162011
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
31.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.6 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
TPMS with individual readouts (optional)-75No
Total Requested125167%
Total Not Requested-50-67%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
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
TPMS with individual readouts (optional)-75No
Total Requested125167%
Total Not Requested-50-67%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

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