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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Impala Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Impala Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,560

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $6,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,630

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $6,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220132013
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaImpalaImpala
TrimSETDISELSEL PremiumGLILT LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,725 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $27,110 $30,400
Base Invoice $17,977 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $26,047 $29,184
Convenience Package 1,350            
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 275  
Sunroof 1,340         1,000 900
Premium Package   1,440          
Autobahn Package         2,050    
Convenience Package 1,296            
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300 242  
Sunroof 1,287         880 792
Premium Package   1,382          
Autobahn Package         1,968    
Options (change) 3,065 1,815 375 375 2,425 1,275 900
Options (change) 2,883 1,682 300 300 2,268 1,122 792
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 825 825
Total Price $22,560 $25,360 $24,590 $25,950 $26,940 $29,210 $32,125
Total Invoice $21,630 $24,316 $23,577 $24,883 $25,833 $27,994 $30,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,156
Model Year2012201220122012201220132013
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaImpalaImpala
TrimSETDISELSEL PremiumGLILT LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM5M6M5T6M6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$22,560$25,360$24,590$25,950$26,940$29,210$32,125
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,325-2,425-1,100-1,260-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,560$24,910$23,265$23,525$25,840$27,950$29,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$705$965$3,280$0$1,115
Total Invoice$21,630$24,316$23,577$24,883$25,833$27,994$30,801
Adjustments for Features0-431-1,270-2,325-1,055-1,208-2,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,630$23,885$22,307$22,558$24,778$26,786$27,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,255$677$928$3,148$0$1,081

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year2012201220122012201220132013
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaImpalaImpala
TrimSETDISELSEL PremiumGLILT LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0    
6-speed manual $150  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100   
6-speed automatic     $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250   
Remote start     $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener     $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225$225  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under second row seats     $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200  
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player     $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100  
Navigation system  $600$600   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror      $150
Automatic headlights     $125$125
Compass    $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Trip computer $150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces      $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Power recliner, driver seat      $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels     $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Total Value of Features$1,890$2,340$3,215$4,315$2,990$3,150$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,325$2,425$1,100$1,260$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-431-1,270-2,325-1,055-1,208-2,934

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122013
ModelJettaImpala
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in110.5 in
Length182.2 in200.4 in
Width70.0 in72.9 in
Height57.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft318.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested112570%
Total Not Requested49030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122555%
Total Not Requested101545%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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