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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: $19,110

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $7,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,272

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $7,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelJettaJettaJettaFiesta
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLISEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,995 $26,995 $27,895 $16,600
Base Invoice $23,995 $25,915 $26,779 $15,984
Floor mats 235 235 235  
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 150
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Upgrade Package       820
Sunroof       745
Floor mats 185 185 185  
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 131
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Upgrade Package       714
Sunroof       648
Options (change) 845 845 470 1,715
Options (change) 670 670 370 1,493
Destination 820 820 820 795
Total Price $26,660 $28,660 $29,185 $19,110
Total Invoice $25,485 $27,405 $27,969 $18,272

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Fiesta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,285
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelJettaJettaJettaFiesta
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLISEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4120hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6400, 980, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18195/50-16
Total Price$26,660$28,660$29,185$19,110
Adjustments for Features-5,155-6,005-3,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,505$22,655$25,280$19,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$3,775$0
Total Invoice$25,485$27,405$27,969$18,272
Adjustments for Features-4,928-5,742-3,7420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,557$21,663$24,227$18,272
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,106$3,670$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year2017201720172012
ModelJettaJettaJettaFiesta
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLISEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo tray   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,040$6,890$4,790$885
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,155$6,005$3,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,928-5,742-3,7420

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20172012
ModelJettaFiesta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in98.0 in
Length183.3 in173.6 in
Width70.0 in66.8 in
Height57.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,940 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 Volume15.7 ft312.8 ft3

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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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