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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: $26,425

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,300

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelG8G8JettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseGT1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,910 $29,310 $24,995 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,564 $27,844 $23,995 $25,915 $26,779
Sunroof 900 900      
Floor mats     235 235 235
Rear spoiler     375 375  
Sunroof 747 747      
Floor mats     185 185 185
Rear spoiler     300 300  
Options (change) 900 900 610 610 235
Options (change) 747 747 485 485 185
Destination 685 685 820 820 820
Total Price $28,495 $30,895 $26,425 $28,425 $28,950
Total Invoice $26,996 $29,276 $25,300 $27,220 $27,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,837
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelG8G8JettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseGT1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp V6361hp V8170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7230, 11?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,495$30,895$26,425$28,425$28,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-4,325-5,175-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,495$29,770$22,100$23,250$25,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,275$0$1,150$3,775
Total Invoice$26,996$29,276$25,300$27,220$27,784
Adjustments for Features0-1,066-4,141-4,956-2,951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,996$28,210$21,159$22,264$24,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,214$0$1,105$3,674

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelG8G8JettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseGT1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
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 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Hood scoop$100$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125 $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Compass$0$0   
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat  $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,465$3,590$6,790$7,640$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$4,325$5,175$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,066-4,141-4,956-2,951

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082017
ModelG8Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in104.4 in
Length196.1 in183.3 in
Width74.8 in70.0 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3

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