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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: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelG8G8JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseGTTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,910 $29,310 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $25,564 $27,844 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Comfort and Sound Package 795          
Sunroof 900 900        
Premium Package     1,440      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package           2,050
Comfort and Sound Package 660          
Sunroof 747 747        
Premium Package     1,382      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package           1,968
Options (change) 1,695 900 1,815 375 375 2,425
Options (change) 1,407 747 1,682 300 300 2,268
Destination 685 685 770 770 770 770
Total Price $29,290 $30,895 $25,360 $24,590 $25,950 $26,940
Total Invoice $27,656 $29,276 $24,316 $23,577 $24,883 $25,833

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,856
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelG8G8JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseGTTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp V6361hp V8140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5T6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 11230, 11400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,290$30,895$25,360$24,590$25,950$26,940
Adjustments for Features-1,125-1,6750-875-1,975-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,165$29,220$25,360$23,715$23,975$26,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,055$1,645$0$260$2,575
Total Invoice$27,656$29,276$24,316$23,577$24,883$25,833
Adjustments for Features-1,062-1,5870-839-1,894-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,594$27,689$24,316$22,738$22,989$25,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,095$1,578$0$251$2,472

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelG8G8JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseGTTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100 
6-speed manual  $150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250 
Remote start$150$150    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo net$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents$100$100    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25
Hood scoop$100$100    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Navigation system   $600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125    
Compass$0$0   $0
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Metal pedals     $75
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$3,290$3,840$2,165$3,040$4,140$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$1,675$0$875$1,975$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,062-1,5870-839-1,894-623

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
ModelG8Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in104.4 in
Length196.1 in182.2 in
Width74.8 in70.0 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume17.5 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac G8

Comfort and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Blaupunkt, 230W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested57562%
Total Not Requested35038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122555%
Total Not Requested101545%

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