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Pontiac Vibe vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Vibe vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,305

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $880

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,998

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $1,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012201220122012
ModelVibeJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,855 $18,725 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $16,012 $17,977 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Side curtain airbags 745          
Preferred Package 850          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 525          
Sunroof 750 1,340        
Alloy wheels 440          
Satellite radio 200          
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers 290          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65          
Convenience Package   1,350        
Premium Package     1,440      
Side curtain airbags 656          
Preferred Package 748          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 462          
Sunroof 660 1,287        
Alloy wheels 387          
Satellite radio 176          
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers 255          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 57          
Convenience Package   1,296        
Premium Package     1,382      
Options (change) 3,865 2,690 1,440 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,401 2,583 1,382 0 0 0
Destination 585 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $21,305 $22,185 $24,985 $24,215 $25,575 $24,515
Total Invoice $19,998 $21,330 $24,016 $23,277 $24,583 $23,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $822
Model Year200820122012201220122012
ModelVibeJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$21,305$22,185$24,985$24,215$25,575$24,515
Adjustments for Features0-530-980-1,855-2,955-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,305$21,655$24,005$22,360$22,620$24,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,350$705$965$2,720
Total Invoice$19,998$21,330$24,016$23,277$24,583$23,565
Adjustments for Features0-510-942-1,783-2,840-135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,998$20,820$23,074$21,494$21,743$23,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,254$674$923$2,610

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820122012201220122012
ModelVibeJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0  
6-speed manual  $150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Proximity key   $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225$225
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150     
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50     
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo mat$40     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15 
Rear wiper$175     
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
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     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600 
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125     
Compass     $0
Fog lights$125  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150     
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Metal pedals     $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$2,985$3,515$3,965$4,840$5,940$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$530$980$1,855$2,955$140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-510-942-1,783-2,840-135

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
ModelVibeJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in104.4 in
Length171.9 in182.2 in
Width69.9 in70.0 in
Height62.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.1 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested27523%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested55034%
Total Not Requested106566%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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