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2008 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,160

2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $125

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,125

2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelJettaJettaJetta
TrimGLI1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,659 $25,915 $26,779
Cold Weather Package 225    
iPod integration 0    
All-weather floor mats 185 235 235
Sunroof 1,000    
Navigation system 1,800    
Floor mats   235 235
Cold Weather Package 199    
iPod integration 0    
All-weather floor mats 145 185 185
Sunroof 883    
Navigation system 1,589    
Floor mats   185 185
Options (change) 3,210 470 470
Options (change) 2,816 370 370
Destination 650 820 820
Total Price $28,160 $28,285 $29,185
Total Invoice $26,125 $27,105 $27,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2017 Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,318
Model Year200820172017
ModelJettaJettaJetta
TrimGLI1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,160$28,285$29,185
Adjustments for Features0-4,485-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,160$23,800$26,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$26,125$27,105$27,969
Adjustments for Features0-4,298-2,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,125$22,807$25,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,685

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Features Comparison: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2017 Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820172017
ModelJettaJettaJetta
TrimGLI1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,415$5,900$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,485$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,298-2,477

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2017 Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082017
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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