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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Fiesta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Fiesta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,250

Ford Fiesta SE   
Difference: $5,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,519

Ford Fiesta SE   
Difference: $5,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaFiestaFiesta
TrimSETDISELSEL PremiumGLISESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,725 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $14,670 $16,600
Base Invoice $17,977 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $14,170 $15,984
Convenience Package 1,350            
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235 235 150 150
Sunroof 1,340           745
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375    
Premium Package   1,440          
Autobahn Package         2,050    
Sport Appearance Package           545  
Heated front seats           195  
Moon & Mood Package           895  
Upgrade Package             820
Convenience Package 1,296            
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185 185 131 131
Sunroof 1,287           648
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300    
Premium Package   1,382          
Autobahn Package         1,968    
Sport Appearance Package           474  
Heated front seats           170  
Moon & Mood Package           779  
Upgrade Package             714
Options (change) 3,300 2,050 610 610 2,660 1,785 1,715
Options (change) 3,068 1,867 485 485 2,453 1,554 1,493
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 795 795
Total Price $22,795 $25,595 $24,825 $26,185 $27,175 $17,250 $19,110
Total Invoice $21,815 $24,501 $23,762 $25,068 $26,018 $16,519 $18,272

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Fiesta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,645
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaFiestaFiesta
TrimSETDISELSEL PremiumGLISESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4120hp I4120hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5T6M6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 480, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18195/60-15195/50-16
Total Price$22,795$25,595$24,825$26,185$27,175$17,250$19,110
Adjustments for Features-680-1,130-2,005-3,105-1,7800-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,115$24,465$22,820$23,080$25,395$17,250$18,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$705$965$3,280$0$1,010
Total Invoice$21,815$24,501$23,762$25,068$26,018$16,519$18,272
Adjustments for Features-651-1,082-1,919-2,973-1,7040-813
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,164$23,419$21,843$22,095$24,314$16,519$17,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,255$679$931$3,150$0$940

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaFiestaFiesta
TrimSETDISELSEL PremiumGLISESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  $0$0
6-speed manual $150  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100   
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150  
911 assist      $25
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  
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Vehicle health reports      $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50  
Cargo tray     $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200  
Dual-zone climate control    $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 $100
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   
Navigation, turn-by-turn      $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Traffic + travel information      $25
USB port     $25$25
Voice control for audio system      $25
Voice control for external devices      $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror      $150
Compass    $0  
Fog lights  $125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)     $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates     $100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)      $0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50  
Metal pedals    $75  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Total Value of Features$1,615$2,065$2,940$4,040$2,715$935$1,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$680$1,130$2,005$3,105$1,780$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-651-1,082-1,919-2,973-1,7040-813

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20122012
ModelJettaFiesta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in98.0 in
Length182.2 in173.6 in
Width70.0 in66.8 in
Height57.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.2,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in31.2 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft312.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested125077%
Total Not Requested36523%

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 control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%

Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SE

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Mood Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

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