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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIJettaJetta
TrimSELGTI AutobahnSELTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $34,095 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $26,875 $32,651 $20,539 $22,075
Door sill trim plates 240      
Sport Package     700  
Sunroof     900  
Navigation Package       1,200
Door sill trim plates 200      
Sport Package     672  
Sunroof     864  
Navigation Package       1,152
Options (change) 240 0 1,600 1,200
Options (change) 200 0 1,536 1,152
Destination 820 820 770 770
Total Price $29,055 $34,915 $23,765 $24,965
Total Invoice $27,895 $33,471 $22,845 $23,997

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,378
Model Year2017201720112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIJettaJetta
TrimSELGTI AutobahnSELTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6M6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$29,055$34,915$23,765$24,965
Adjustments for Features-3,850-7,150-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,205$27,765$23,740$24,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,560$0$1,225
Total Invoice$27,895$33,471$22,845$23,997
Adjustments for Features-3,696-6,854-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,199$26,617$22,821$23,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,418$0$1,176

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2017201720112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIJettaJetta
TrimSELGTI AutobahnSELTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150 $150
5-speed manual  $0 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
iPod integration  $100$100
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,550$8,850$1,725$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,850$7,150$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,696-6,854-240

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172011
ModelGolf / GTIJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in104.4 in
Length167.5 in182.2 in
Width70.8 in70.0 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested45086%
Total Not Requested7514%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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