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Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,660

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $5,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,222

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $5,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelWranglerWranglerPassatPassat
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,195 $30,240 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $23,969 $27,569 $29,222 $36,669
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,275 1,275    
Front side airbags 490 490    
Power Convenience Group   800    
iPod integration     0 0
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,122 1,122    
Front side airbags 431 431    
Power Convenience Group   704    
iPod integration     0 0
Navigation system     1,589 1,589
Options (change) 1,765 2,565 1,800 1,800
Options (change) 1,553 2,257 1,589 1,589
Destination 700 700 690 690
Total Price $28,660 $33,505 $33,790 $41,690
Total Invoice $26,222 $30,526 $31,501 $38,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $995
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelWranglerWranglerPassatPassat
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine202hp V6202hp V6200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 780, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$28,660$33,505$33,790$41,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-4,595-7,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,660$31,480$29,195$34,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,820$0$5,495
Total Invoice$26,222$30,526$31,501$38,948
Adjustments for Features0-1,845-4,284-6,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,222$28,681$27,217$32,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,459$0$5,191

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelWranglerWranglerPassatPassat
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $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 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Removable soft top$2000$2000  
Skid plates$150$150  
Sunroof  $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
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power mirrors  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100  
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,280$6,305$8,875$11,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025$4,595$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,845-4,284-6,540

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
ModelWranglerPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.0 in106.7 in
Length184.4 in188.0 in
Width73.9 in71.7 in
Height72.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,181 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
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

Power Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
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 Passat Lux

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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