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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: $26,810

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,671

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelJettaJettaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,380 $29,280 $27,425 $30,135
Base Invoice $24,366 $28,109 $26,328 $28,930
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 375      
Lighting Package     995 995
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 300      
Lighting Package     856 856
Options (change) 610 235 1,230 1,230
Options (change) 485 185 1,041 1,041
Destination 820 820 820 820
Total Price $26,810 $30,335 $29,475 $32,185
Total Invoice $25,671 $29,114 $28,189 $30,791

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,007
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelJettaJettaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4210hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,810$30,335$29,475$32,185
Adjustments for Features-1,1500-640-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,660$30,335$28,835$30,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,675$0$2,110
Total Invoice$25,671$29,114$28,189$30,791
Adjustments for Features-1,1010-612-1,186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,570$29,114$27,577$29,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,544$0$2,028

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelJettaJettaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150 $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Compass  $0$0
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$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$3,800$2,650$3,290$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0$640$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1010-612-1,186

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016
ModelJettaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in103.8 in
Length183.3 in167.5 in
Width70.0 in70.8 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,940 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
15.7 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.752.7 ft3

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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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