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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: $28,075

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $975

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,882

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIJetta
TrimSELGTI AutobahnGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $34,095 $23,745
Base Invoice $26,875 $32,651 $22,795
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235
Autobahn Package     2,050
Navigation system     900
Rear spoiler     375
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185
Autobahn Package     1,968
Navigation system     864
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 235 235 3,560
Options (change) 185 185 3,317
Destination 820 820 770
Total Price $29,050 $35,150 $28,075
Total Invoice $27,880 $33,656 $26,882

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,040
Model Year201720172012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIJetta
TrimSELGTI AutobahnGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,050$35,150$28,075
Adjustments for Features-3,165-6,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,885$28,585$28,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$27,880$33,656$26,882
Adjustments for Features-3,038-6,2860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,842$27,370$26,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,528$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201720172012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIJetta
TrimSELGTI AutobahnGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$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
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 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$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$5,140$8,540$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$6,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,038-6,2860

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172012
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 GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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