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2008 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,435

2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,371

2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGLI1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $25,380 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $22,659 $24,366 $29,874 $28,109
Cold Weather Package 225      
iPod integration 0      
All-weather floor mats 185 235 235 235
Sunroof 1,000      
Navigation system 1,800      
Cold Weather Package 199      
iPod integration 0      
All-weather floor mats 145 185 185 185
Sunroof 883      
Navigation system 1,589      
Options (change) 3,210 235 235 235
Options (change) 2,816 185 185 185
Destination 650 820 820 820
Total Price $28,160 $26,435 $32,175 $30,335
Total Invoice $26,125 $25,371 $30,879 $29,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,915
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGLI1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6S7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,160$26,435$32,175$30,335
Adjustments for Features0-4,335-4,285-3,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,160$22,100$27,890$26,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,790$4,850
Total Invoice$26,125$25,371$30,879$29,114
Adjustments for Features0-4,161-4,112-3,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,125$21,210$26,767$25,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,557$4,655

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Features Comparison: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGLI1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Body kit  $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals$75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$1,140$5,475$5,425$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,335$4,285$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,161-4,112-3,249

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2016 Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082016
ModelJettaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in104.4 in
Length179.3 in183.3 in
Width70.1 in70.0 in
Height57.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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