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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: $26,590

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE   
Difference: $2,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,509

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE   
Difference: $876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012201220122012201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,195 $30,240 $23,725 $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $23,969 $27,569 $22,752 $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,275 1,275              
Front side airbags 490 490              
Remote start 185 185              
Power Convenience Group   800              
Navigation system     1,170   1,600        
Sunroof     800            
Floor mats     125 125 125        
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,122 1,122              
Front side airbags 431 431              
Remote start 163 163              
Power Convenience Group   704              
Navigation system     1,121   1,535        
Sunroof     767            
Floor mats     99 99 99        
Options (change) 1,950 2,750 2,095 125 1,725 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,716 2,420 1,987 99 1,634 0 0 0 0
Destination 700 700 770 770 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $28,845 $33,690 $26,590 $26,890 $31,490 $29,165 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $26,385 $30,689 $25,509 $25,798 $30,210 $28,000 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $778
Model Year200820082012201220122012201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp V6202hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M5M6S6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 780, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,845$33,690$26,590$26,890$31,490$29,165$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features-1,365-3,390-1,2000-2,650-2,915-4,990-4,990-5,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,480$30,300$25,390$26,890$28,840$26,250$25,675$27,975$28,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,820$0$1,500$3,450$860$285$2,585$3,240
Total Invoice$26,385$30,689$25,509$25,798$30,210$28,000$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features-1,249-3,088-1,1510-2,542-2,799-4,791-4,790-4,886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,136$27,601$24,358$25,798$27,668$25,201$24,649$26,856$27,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,465$0$1,440$3,310$843$291$2,498$3,126

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082012201220122012201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150     
5-speed manual  $0      
6-speed automated manual    $1100  $1100$1100
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100  
RWD$0        
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700       
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key      $250$250$250
Remote start$150$150    $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener     $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225       
Roll bar$200$200       
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear defrost  $200$200$200$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 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275        
Externally-mounted spare$0$0       
Removable soft top$2000$2000       
Skid plates$150$150       
Sunroof  $900 $900$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$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325     
CD player$125$125$125 $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   $0$0$0$0
HD radio   $50 $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100 $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   $15$15$15$15
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600$600$600$600$600
Off-road navigation system$0$0       
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250       
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25       
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Compass$0$0       
Cornering lights    $50 $50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125  $125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150$150$150
Power mirrors  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces      $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50       
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat      $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100$100
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100       
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0       
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$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   $100
Total Value of Features$5,380$7,405$5,215$4,015$6,665$6,930$9,005$9,005$9,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$3,390$1,200$0$2,650$2,915$4,990$4,990$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,249-3,088-1,1510-2,542-2,799-4,791-4,790-4,886

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082012
ModelWranglerPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in110.4 in
Length184.4 in191.6 in
Width73.9 in72.2 in
Height72.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,181 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%

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 player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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