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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: $24,215

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,277

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,770 $32,090 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $25,503 $29,391 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
uconnect gps 1,275 1,275        
Front side airbags 490 490        
Navigation Package     1,130      
Premium Package     1,440      
uconnect gps 1,135 1,135        
Front side airbags 436 436        
Navigation Package     1,084      
Premium Package     1,382      
Options (change) 1,765 1,765 2,570 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,571 1,571 2,466 0 0 0
Destination 750 750 770 770 770 770
Total Price $30,285 $34,605 $26,115 $24,215 $25,575 $24,515
Total Invoice $27,824 $31,712 $25,100 $23,277 $24,583 $23,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,849
Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp V6202hp V6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,285$34,605$26,115$24,215$25,575$24,515
Adjustments for Features-2,555-4,205-1,615-1,715-2,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,730$30,400$24,500$22,500$22,760$24,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,670$2,000$0$260$2,015
Total Invoice$27,824$31,712$25,100$23,277$24,583$23,565
Adjustments for Features-2,347-3,853-1,552-1,649-2,7060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,477$27,859$23,548$21,628$21,877$23,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,382$1,920$0$249$1,937

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
6-speed manual $150$150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
RWD$0     
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Roll bar$200$200    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rear defrost  $200$200$200$200
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    
Sunroof  $900$900$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$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15    
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
Off-road navigation system$0$0    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   $0
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Power mirrors  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals     $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0    
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$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$5,480$7,130$4,540$4,640$5,740$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,555$4,205$1,615$1,715$2,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,347-3,853-1,552-1,649-2,7060

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012
ModelWranglerJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in104.4 in
Length184.4 in182.2 in
Width73.9 in70.0 in
Height72.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,181 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

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