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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,469

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $291

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,219

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelJettaGolf / GTI
TrimSEL1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,065 $29,385
Base Invoice $24,293 $28,210
Navigation system 1,990  
All-weather floor mats 185 235
Cargo net 69 100
Mud guards 160 220
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Navigation system 1,758  
All-weather floor mats 145 185
Cargo net 55 80
Mud guards 120 170
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Options (change) 3,704 555
Options (change) 3,226 435
Destination 700 820
Total Price $30,469 $30,760
Total Invoice $28,219 $29,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,744
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $703
Model Year20092016
ModelJettaGolf / GTI
TrimSEL1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,469$30,760
Adjustments for Features0-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,469$28,725
Total Invoice$28,219$29,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,949
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,219$27,516

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092016
ModelJettaGolf / GTI
TrimSEL1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,440$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,949

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092016
ModelJettaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in103.5 in
Length179.3 in179.6 in
Width70.1 in70.8 in
Height59.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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