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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: $26,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,833

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelG8G8G8Jetta
TrimBaseGTGXPGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $23,745
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $22,795
Comfort and Sound Package 795      
Sunroof 900 900 900  
Autobahn Package       2,050
Rear spoiler       375
Comfort and Sound Package 660      
Sunroof 747 747 747  
Autobahn Package       1,968
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 1,695 900 900 2,425
Options (change) 1,407 747 747 2,268
Destination 685 685 685 770
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $30,630 $33,340 $40,895 $26,940
Total Invoice $28,788 $31,440 $38,673 $25,833

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,203
Model Year2009200920092012
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)230, 11230, 11230, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$30,630$33,340$40,895$26,940
Adjustments for Features-800-1,200-2,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,830$32,140$38,270$26,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$8,440$0
Total Invoice$28,788$31,440$38,673$25,833
Adjustments for Features-752-1,132-2,4820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,036$30,308$36,191$25,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,272$8,155$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009200920092012
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
Full-size spare tire   $225
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100$100$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
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$2,790$3,190$4,615$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$1,200$2,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-752-1,132-2,4820

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012
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 GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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