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Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,238

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,972

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,337

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelG8G8G8Jetta
TrimBaseGTGXPGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $24,300
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $22,659
Premium Package 1,375 1,250    
Sunroof 900 900 900  
Autobahn Package       3,020
Cargo net       69
iPod integration       199
Premium Package 1,141 1,038    
Sunroof 747 747 747  
Autobahn Package       2,797
Cargo net       55
iPod integration       176
Options (change) 2,275 2,150 900 3,288
Options (change) 1,888 1,785 747 3,028
Destination 685 685 685 650
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $31,210 $34,590 $40,895 $28,238
Total Invoice $29,269 $32,478 $38,673 $26,337

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,387
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,383
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelG8G8G8Jetta
TrimBaseGTGXPGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp V6361hp V8415hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7230, 11230, 11250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$31,210$34,590$40,895$28,238
Adjustments for Features-585-1,410-1,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,625$33,180$39,410$28,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$8,785$0
Total Invoice$29,269$32,478$38,673$26,337
Adjustments for Features-549-1,324-1,4040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,720$31,154$37,269$26,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,434$8,549$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelG8G8G8Jetta
TrimBaseGTGXPGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Hood scoop$100$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25
Outside temperature display   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,275$4,100$4,175$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$585$1,410$1,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-549-1,324-1,4040

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092008
ModelG8Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in101.5 in
Length196.1 in179.3 in
Width74.8 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume17.5 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G8 GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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