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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: $29,030

Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium   
Difference: $785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620192019
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIJettaJetta
Trim1.8T SELGTI AutobahnSEL PremiumGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,425 $30,135 $27,195 $29,195
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235
Lighting Package 995 995    
Cargo net 100 100 100 100
Door sill trim plates 240   240 240
Floor mats     235 235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130  
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185
Lighting Package 856 856    
Cargo net 80 80 80 80
Door sill trim plates 200   200 200
Floor mats     185 185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100  
Options (change) 1,570 1,330 940 810
Options (change) 1,321 1,121 750 650
Destination 820 820 895 895
Total Price $29,815 $32,285 $29,030 $30,900

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,256
Model Year2016201620192019
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIJettaJetta
Trim1.8T SELGTI AutobahnSEL PremiumGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4210hp I4147hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,815$32,285$29,030$30,900
Adjustments for Features-700-1,200-1,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,115$31,085$27,655$30,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,970$0$3,245

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2016201620192019
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIJettaJetta
Trim1.8T SELGTI AutobahnSEL PremiumGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit $0 $0
Bright-finished fuel door $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass$0$0  
Steering-linked fog lights$50 $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$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$3,325$3,825$4,000$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$1,200$1,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-668-1,147-780

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162019
ModelGolf / GTIJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in105.7 in
Length167.5 in185.1 in
Width70.8 in70.8 in
Height57.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft314.1 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%

Option Package Details
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
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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