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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: $31,435

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $7,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTIJetta
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,945 $29,280
All-weather floor mats 235 235
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
All-weather floor mats 185 185
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,335 1,335
Options (change) 1,241 1,241
Destination 995 820
Total Price $39,275 $31,435

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,160
Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTIJetta
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$39,275$31,435
Adjustments for Features-3,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,310$31,435

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTIJetta
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Larger infotainment display$0 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,515$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2260

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTIJetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in104.4 in
Length167.6 in183.3 in
Width70.8 in70.0 in
Height58.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,194 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
17.4 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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