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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: $24,065

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $5,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,074

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL   
Difference: $4,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013201320132013
ModelG8G8JettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseGTTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,910 $29,310 $22,990 $22,895 $29,325 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $25,564 $27,844 $22,071 $21,979 $28,153 $29,933 $22,987
Comfort and Sound Package 795            
Sunroof 900 900          
Premium Package     1,440        
Rear spoiler     375 375     375
Autobahn Package             2,250
Comfort and Sound Package 660            
Sunroof 747 747          
Premium Package     1,382        
Rear spoiler     300 300     300
Autobahn Package             2,160
Options (change) 1,695 900 1,815 375 0 0 2,625
Options (change) 1,407 747 1,682 300 0 0 2,460
Destination 685 685 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $29,290 $30,895 $25,600 $24,065 $30,120 $31,975 $27,365
Total Invoice $27,656 $29,276 $24,548 $23,074 $28,948 $30,728 $26,242

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,092
Model Year2008200820132013201320132013
ModelG8G8JettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseGTTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp V6361hp V8140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I4 H170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionT5T6M6M5S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 11230, 11400, 9?, 6?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,290$30,895$25,600$24,065$30,120$31,975$27,365
Adjustments for Features-900-1,4500-375-2,075-3,100-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,390$29,445$25,600$23,690$28,045$28,875$26,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,055$1,910$0$4,355$5,185$2,925
Total Invoice$27,656$29,276$24,548$23,074$28,948$30,728$26,242
Adjustments for Features-850-1,3740-360-1,994-2,979-719
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,806$27,902$24,548$22,714$26,954$27,749$25,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,096$1,834$0$4,240$5,035$2,809

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820132013201320132013
ModelG8G8JettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseGTTDI2.5L SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100     
6-speed manual  $150   $150
5-speed manual   $0   
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200 
RWD$0$0     
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera     $200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Cargo net$40$40     
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents$100$100     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    $25
Hood scoop$100$100     
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  $325
CD player    $125$125 
HD radio  $50$50  $50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system    $600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125     
Compass$0$0  $0$0$0
Cornering lights     $50 
Fog lights$125$125 $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25 
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100     
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals      $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$3,590$4,140$2,690$3,065$4,765$5,790$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$1,450$0$375$2,075$3,100$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-850-1,3740-360-1,994-2,979-719

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082013
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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