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Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,470

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $503

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $1,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelSolaraJetta
TrimSLE V6GLI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,155 $23,945
Base Invoice $24,438 $22,987
Stability control 650  
Satellite radio 449  
Floor mats 184  
Navigation system 1,300  
Xenon HID headlights 515  
Navigation Package   2,005
Autobahn Package   2,250
Rear spoiler   375
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Stability control 559  
Satellite radio 359  
Floor mats 112  
Navigation system 1,115  
Xenon HID headlights 412  
Navigation Package   1,925
Autobahn Package   2,160
Rear spoiler   300
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,098 5,730
Options (change) 2,557 5,441
Destination 720 795
Total Price $30,973 $30,470
Total Invoice $27,715 $29,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $813
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,211
Model Year20082013
ModelSolaraJetta
TrimSLE V6GLI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,973$30,470
Adjustments for Features0-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,973$30,160
Total Invoice$27,715$29,223
Adjustments for Features0-297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,715$28,926

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082013
ModelSolaraJetta
TrimSLE V6GLI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Cornering lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,730$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-297

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082013
ModelSolaraJetta
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in104.4 in
Length192.5 in182.2 in
Width71.5 in70.0 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

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