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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: $29,475

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $130

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,189

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320162016
ModelJettaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGLI1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,945 $27,425 $30,135
Base Invoice $22,987 $26,328 $28,930
Autobahn Package 2,250    
Navigation Package 2,005    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 375    
Lighting Package   995 995
Autobahn Package 2,160    
Navigation Package 1,925    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 300    
Lighting Package   856 856
Options (change) 4,865 1,230 1,230
Options (change) 4,570 1,041 1,041
Destination 795 820 820
Total Price $29,605 $29,475 $32,185
Total Invoice $28,352 $28,189 $30,791

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,401
Model Year201320162016
ModelJettaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGLI1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,605$29,475$32,185
Adjustments for Features0-2,340-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,605$27,135$29,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,110
Total Invoice$28,352$28,189$30,791
Adjustments for Features0-2,238-2,813
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,352$25,951$27,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,027

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320162016
ModelJettaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGLI1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$1,925$4,265$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,340$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,238-2,813

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132016
ModelJettaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in103.8 in
Length182.2 in167.5 in
Width70.0 in70.8 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.2,964 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.552.7 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 surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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