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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: $26,840

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE   
Difference: $2,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,752

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE   
Difference: $633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201420142014201420142014
ModelWranglerWranglerPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,195 $30,240 $23,945 $24,775 $26,675 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $23,969 $27,569 $22,963 $23,760 $25,582 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,275 1,275            
Front side airbags 490 490            
Remote start 185 185            
Power Convenience Group   800            
Floor mats     125 125 125      
Navigation system     1,150 1,200        
Sunroof     800 820 900      
Navigation Package         1,700      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,122 1,122            
Front side airbags 431 431            
Remote start 163 163            
Power Convenience Group   704            
Floor mats     99 99 99      
Navigation system     1,103 1,151        
Sunroof     767 785 862      
Navigation Package         1,630      
Options (change) 1,950 2,750 2,075 2,145 2,725 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,716 2,420 1,969 2,035 2,591 0 0 0
Destination 700 700 820 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $28,845 $33,690 $26,840 $27,740 $30,220 $32,115 $34,215 $35,085
Total Invoice $26,385 $30,689 $25,752 $26,615 $28,993 $30,831 $32,846 $33,680

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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: $2,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,338
Model Year20082008201420142014201420142014
ModelWranglerWranglerPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp V6202hp V6170hp I5170hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M5M5M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 780, 880, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,845$33,690$26,840$27,740$30,220$32,115$34,215$35,085
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-735-735-1,135-4,625-4,625-4,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,845$31,665$26,105$27,005$29,085$27,490$29,590$30,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,820$0$900$2,980$1,385$3,485$4,255
Total Invoice$26,385$30,689$25,752$26,615$28,993$30,831$32,846$33,680
Adjustments for Features0-1,845-705-705-1,089-4,440-4,440-4,536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,385$28,844$25,047$25,910$27,904$26,391$28,406$29,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,459$0$863$2,857$1,344$3,359$4,097

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008201420142014201420142014
ModelWranglerWranglerPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150   
5-speed manual  $0$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100  
6-speed automated manual      $1100$1100
RWD$0       
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700      
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener     $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225      
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200      
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear defrost  $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25$25
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0   $0$0$0
HD radio     $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   $15$15$15
Off-road navigation system$0$0      
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250      
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information     $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25      
USB port$25$25      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150$150
Power mirrors  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $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   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100      
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces     $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0      
Alloy wheels$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
Total Value of Features$4,655$6,680$5,390$5,390$5,790$9,280$9,280$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025$735$735$1,135$4,625$4,625$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,845-705-705-1,089-4,440-4,440-4,536

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082014
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
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bodyside moldings75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested72566%
Total Not Requested37534%

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