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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelG8G8G8JettaJetta
TrimBaseGTGXPSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $20,539 $22,075
Sunroof 900 900 900 900  
Sport Package       700  
Sunroof 747 747 747 864  
Sport Package       672  
Options (change) 900 900 900 1,600 0
Options (change) 747 747 747 1,536 0
Destination 685 685 685 770 770
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $29,835 $33,340 $40,895 $23,765 $23,765
Total Invoice $28,128 $31,440 $38,673 $22,845 $22,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,087
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelG8G8G8JettaJetta
TrimBaseGTGXPSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp V6361hp V8415hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T6T6M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7230, 11230, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$29,835$33,340$40,895$23,765$23,765
Adjustments for Features-1,125-2,100-3,525-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,710$31,240$37,370$22,865$23,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,530$8,660$0$900
Total Invoice$28,128$31,440$38,673$22,845$22,845
Adjustments for Features-1,061-1,980-3,333-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,067$29,460$35,340$21,980$22,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,393$8,273$0$865

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelG8G8G8JettaJetta
TrimBaseGTGXPSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250 
Remote start$150$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Hood scoop$100$100$100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 $325
CD player$125  $125 
HD radio   $50 
iPod integration   $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600 
SD Card slot   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Outside temperature display   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,315$4,290$5,715$3,090$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$2,100$3,525$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,061-1,980-3,333-8650

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092011
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
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested42581%
Total Not Requested10019%

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