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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,255

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL   
Difference: $190

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,868

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL   
Difference: $348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelGolf / GTIJetta
TrimTDI2.0L TDI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,935 $26,410
Base Invoice $23,937 $25,353
Tech Package 3,405  
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100
All-weather floor mats 235 235
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package   1,690
Tech Package 3,268  
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056
All-weather floor mats 185 185
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package   1,454
Options (change) 4,740 3,025
Options (change) 4,509 2,695
Destination 770 820
Total Price $30,445 $30,255
Total Invoice $29,216 $28,868

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,765
Model Year20122015
ModelGolf / GTIJetta
TrimTDI2.0L TDI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D150hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG31/45 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,445$30,255
Adjustments for Features0-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,445$28,770
Total Invoice$29,216$28,868
Adjustments for Features0-1,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,216$27,451

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122015
ModelGolf / GTIJetta
TrimTDI2.0L TDI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,690$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,417

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122015
ModelGolf / GTIJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in104.4 in
Length165.4 in183.3 in
Width70.3 in70.0 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,025 lb.3,296 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested240087%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL

Lighting and Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

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