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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: $33,720

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,370

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelWranglerWranglerPassat
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $36,995 $32,950
Base Invoice $32,252 $35,196 $31,600
Connectivity Group 695 695  
Media Center 430N 1,195 1,195  
Automatic climate control, front 395 395  
Front side airbags 495 495  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350  
6-speed manual 0 0  
Connectivity Group 619 619  
Media Center 430N 1,064 1,064  
Automatic climate control, front 352 352  
Front side airbags 441 441  
Leather seating surfaces 1,202 1,202  
6-speed manual 0 0  
Options (change) 4,130 4,130 0
Options (change) 3,678 3,678 0
Destination 995 995 770
Total Price $38,920 $42,120 $33,720
Total Invoice $36,925 $39,869 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,963
Model Year201620162012
ModelWranglerWranglerPassat
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine285hp V6285hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG17/21 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17235/45-18
Total Price$38,920$42,120$33,720
Adjustments for Features0-800-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,920$41,320$33,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$0
Total Invoice$36,925$39,869$32,370
Adjustments for Features0-757-408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,925$39,112$31,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,187$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162012
ModelWranglerWranglerPassat
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited RubiconV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear defrost  $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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Removable soft top$2000$2000 
Rock rails $200 
Skid plates$150$150 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power mirrors  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels  $350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,290$7,090$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-757-408

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162012
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 Weight4,075 lb.3,446 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
31.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Connectivity Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
TPMS with individual readouts (optional)-75No
Total Requested125167%
Total Not Requested-50-67%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Connectivity Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
TPMS with individual readouts (optional)-75No
Total Requested125167%
Total Not Requested-50-67%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

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