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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: $28,035

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,795

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIJetta
TrimSELGTI Autobahn1.8T SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $34,095 $26,245
Base Invoice $26,875 $32,651 $25,195
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235
Cargo net 100 100 100
Door sill trim plates 240   240
Floor mats     235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185
Cargo net 80 80 80
Door sill trim plates 200   200
Floor mats     185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 575 335 940
Options (change) 465 265 750
Destination 820 820 850
Total Price $29,390 $35,250 $28,035
Total Invoice $28,160 $33,736 $26,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,867
Model Year201720172018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIJetta
TrimSELGTI Autobahn1.8T SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$29,390$35,250$28,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,390$31,950$27,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,560$0
Total Invoice$28,160$33,736$26,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,158-502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,160$30,578$26,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,418$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201720172018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIJetta
TrimSELGTI Autobahn1.8T SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,475$6,775$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,158-502

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172018
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.2,931 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

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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