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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,075

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,882

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelJettaGolf / GTI
TrimGLIGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,745 $35,070
Base Invoice $22,795 $33,667
Autobahn Package 2,050  
Navigation system 900  
All-weather floor mats 235 235
Rear spoiler 375  
Autobahn Package 1,968  
Navigation system 864  
All-weather floor mats 185 185
Rear spoiler 300  
Options (change) 3,560 235
Options (change) 3,317 185
Destination 770 850
Total Price $28,075 $36,155
Total Invoice $26,882 $34,702

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $871
Model Year20122018
ModelJettaGolf / GTI
TrimGLIGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,075$36,155
Adjustments for Features0-7,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,075$28,915
Total Invoice$26,882$34,702
Adjustments for Features0-6,949
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,882$27,753

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelJettaGolf / GTI
TrimGLIGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
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
Total Value of Features$1,800$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,949

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelJettaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in103.8 in
Length182.2 in167.6 in
Width70.0 in70.8 in
Height57.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.553.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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