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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: $31,550

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $630

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,495

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelWranglerPassatPassatPassat
TrimUnlimited Sahara1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,770 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $25,503 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
uconnect gps 1,275      
Front side airbags 490      
Leather seating surfaces 1,710      
Remote start 185      
Floor mats   235    
uconnect gps 1,135      
Front side airbags 436      
Leather seating surfaces 1,506      
Remote start 165      
Floor mats   185    
Options (change) 3,660 235 0 0
Options (change) 3,242 185 0 0
Destination 750 820 820 820
Total Price $32,180 $31,550 $35,090 $37,655
Total Invoice $29,495 $30,250 $33,685 $36,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,751
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelWranglerPassatPassatPassat
TrimUnlimited Sahara1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp V6170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,180$31,550$35,090$37,655
Adjustments for Features0-4,700-6,810-6,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,180$26,850$28,280$30,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$29,495$30,250$33,685$36,145
Adjustments for Features0-4,506-6,537-6,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,495$25,744$27,148$29,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,404$3,768

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelWranglerPassatPassatPassat
TrimUnlimited Sahara1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150 $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$200   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Removable soft top$2000   
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Off-road navigation system$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power mirrors $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,930$9,630$11,740$11,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,700$6,810$6,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,506-6,537-6,633

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092016
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.3,231 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

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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