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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: $9,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,277

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $8,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,445 $33,320 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $28,725 $31,341 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Media Center 730N 1,845 1,845        
Front side airbags 490 490        
Heated front seats 250 250        
Automatic climate control, front 155 155        
Navigation Package     1,130      
Premium Package     1,440      
Navigation system           900
Autobahn Package           2,050
Media Center 730N 1,642 1,642        
Front side airbags 436 436        
Heated front seats 223 223        
Automatic climate control, front 138 138        
Navigation Package     1,084      
Premium Package     1,382      
Navigation system           864
Autobahn Package           1,968
Options (change) 2,740 2,740 2,570 0 0 2,950
Options (change) 2,439 2,439 2,466 0 0 2,832
Destination 800 800 770 770 770 770
Total Price $33,985 $36,860 $26,115 $24,215 $25,575 $27,465
Total Invoice $31,964 $34,580 $25,100 $23,277 $24,583 $26,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,065
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp V6202hp V6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5T6M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,985$36,860$26,115$24,215$25,575$27,465
Adjustments for Features-2,890-3,4900-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,095$33,370$26,115$24,115$24,375$26,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,275$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$31,964$34,580$25,100$23,277$24,583$26,397
Adjustments for Features-2,718-3,2740-96-1,153-457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,246$31,306$25,100$23,181$23,430$25,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,060$1,919$0$249$2,759

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Proximity key  $250$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
Hill descent control$250$250    
Roll bar$200$200    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$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$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
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio   $50$50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   $0
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
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$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$6,480$7,080$3,590$3,690$4,790$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$3,490$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,718-3,2740-96-1,153-457

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112012
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

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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 Requested72581%
Total Not Requested16519%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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 Requested72581%
Total Not Requested16519%

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested184082%

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