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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: $26,810

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,671

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIJettaJettaJetta
Trim1.8T SELGTI Autobahn1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,425 $30,135 $25,380 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $26,328 $28,930 $24,366 $29,874 $28,109
Lighting Package 995 995      
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler     375    
Lighting Package 856 856      
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler     300    
Options (change) 1,230 1,230 610 235 235
Options (change) 1,041 1,041 485 185 185
Destination 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $29,475 $32,185 $26,810 $32,175 $30,335
Total Invoice $28,189 $30,791 $25,671 $30,879 $29,114

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,007
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIJettaJettaJetta
Trim1.8T SELGTI Autobahn1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4210hp I4170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6S7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,475$32,185$26,810$32,175$30,335
Adjustments for Features-640-1,240-1,150-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,835$30,945$25,660$31,275$30,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,110$0$5,615$4,675
Total Invoice$28,189$30,791$25,671$30,879$29,114
Adjustments for Features-612-1,186-1,101-8640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,577$29,605$24,570$30,015$29,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,028$0$5,445$4,544

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIJettaJettaJetta
Trim1.8T SELGTI Autobahn1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
6-speed manual $150  $150
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Bright-finished fuel door $100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Compass$0$0   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$3,515$4,115$4,025$3,775$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$1,240$1,150$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-612-1,186-1,101-8640

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in104.4 in
Length167.5 in183.3 in
Width70.8 in70.0 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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