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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: $28,020

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $2,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,892

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $2,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelJettaGolf / GTI
TrimTDITDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,990 $24,935
Base Invoice $22,071 $23,937
Navigation Package 1,460  
Premium Package 1,440  
All-weather floor mats 235 235
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100
Tech Package   3,405
Navigation Package 1,403  
Premium Package 1,382  
All-weather floor mats 185 185
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056
Tech Package   3,268
Options (change) 4,235 4,740
Options (change) 4,026 4,509
Destination 795 770
Total Price $28,020 $30,445
Total Invoice $26,892 $29,216

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,422
Model Year20132012
ModelJettaGolf / GTI
TrimTDITDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$28,020$30,445
Adjustments for Features0-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,020$29,505
Total Invoice$26,892$29,216
Adjustments for Features0-902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,892$28,314

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132012
ModelJettaGolf / GTI
TrimTDITDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,325$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-902

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132012
ModelJettaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in101.5 in
Length182.2 in165.4 in
Width70.0 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.546.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested100036%

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