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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Pontiac G8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Pontiac G8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,953

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $5,712

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,866

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $5,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelJettaJettaJettaG8G8
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLIBaseGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,290 $23,590 $23,790 $26,910 $29,310
Base Invoice $18,687 $21,702 $21,884 $25,564 $27,844
Package 2 3,485   3,200    
Cargo net 69 69 69    
Rear spoiler 479 479 479    
Package 1   1,860      
Comfort and Sound Package       795  
Premium Package       1,375 1,250
Sunroof       900 900
Package 2 3,184   2,923    
Cargo net 55 55 55    
Rear spoiler 310 310 310    
Package 1   1,699      
Comfort and Sound Package       660  
Premium Package       1,141 1,038
Sunroof       747 747
Options (change) 4,033 2,408 3,748 3,070 2,150
Options (change) 3,549 2,064 3,288 2,548 1,785
Destination 630 630 630 685 685
Total Price $24,953 $26,628 $28,168 $30,665 $32,145
Total Invoice $22,866 $24,396 $25,802 $28,797 $30,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Pontiac G8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,977
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,241
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelJettaJettaJettaG8G8
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLIBaseGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5200hp I4200hp I4256hp V6361hp V8
TransmissionM5M6M6T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10230, 11230, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$24,953$26,628$28,168$30,665$32,145
Adjustments for Features0-450-325-735-1,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,953$26,178$27,843$29,930$31,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$2,890$0$1,080
Total Invoice$22,866$24,396$25,802$28,797$30,314
Adjustments for Features0-412-298-690-1,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,866$23,984$25,504$28,107$29,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,118$2,638$0$1,137

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelJettaJettaJettaG8G8
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLIBaseGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Remote start   $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0  
Hood scoop   $100$100
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood trim $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,140$2,590$2,465$2,875$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$325$735$1,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-412-298-690-1,070

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year20062008
ModelJettaG8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in114.8 in
Length179.3 in196.1 in
Width70.1 in74.8 in
Height57.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.3,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft317.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested300083%
Total Not Requested61517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested147571%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested232582%
Total Not Requested51518%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested140093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G8 GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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