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2008 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2020 Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2020 Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,229

2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820202020
ModelJettaJettaJetta
TrimGLISEL PremiumGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $27,945 $29,945
Cold Weather Package 225    
All-weather floor mats 185 235 235
iPod integration 0    
Cargo net 69 100 100
Sunroof 1,000    
Navigation system 1,800    
Floor mats   235 235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130  
Door sill trim plates   240 240
Cold Weather Package 199    
All-weather floor mats 145 185 185
iPod integration 0    
Cargo net 55 80 80
Sunroof 883    
Navigation system 1,589    
Floor mats   185 185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100  
Door sill trim plates   200 200
Options (change) 3,279 940 810
Options (change) 2,871 750 650
Destination 650 920 920
Total Price $28,229 $29,805 $31,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2020 Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2020 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,224
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,780
Model Year200820202020
ModelJettaJettaJetta
TrimGLISEL PremiumGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4147hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$28,229$29,805$31,675
Adjustments for Features0-4,800-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,229$25,005$28,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,245

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Features Comparison: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2020 Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820202020
ModelJettaJettaJetta
TrimGLISEL PremiumGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
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
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$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$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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$750$5,550$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,800$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-269-170

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2020 Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082020
ModelJettaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in105.7 in
Length179.3 in185.1 in
Width70.1 in70.8 in
Height57.4 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.1 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%

Option Package Details
2020 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium

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

Option Package Details
2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

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

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