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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: $9,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,671

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelJettaJettaGolf / GTI
Trim1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,380 $29,280 $35,070
Base Invoice $24,366 $28,109 $33,667
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 375    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 300    
Options (change) 610 235 235
Options (change) 485 185 185
Destination 820 820 850
Total Price $26,810 $30,335 $36,155
Total Invoice $25,671 $29,114 $34,702

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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: $6,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,230
Model Year201620162018
ModelJettaJettaGolf / GTI
Trim1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4210hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,810$30,335$36,155
Adjustments for Features-1,1500-4,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,660$30,335$32,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,675$0
Total Invoice$25,671$29,114$34,702
Adjustments for Features-1,1010-3,902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,570$29,114$30,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,544$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162018
ModelJettaJettaGolf / GTI
Trim1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 $600
Cruise control $150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Larger infotainment display  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,725$2,575$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1010-3,902

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelJettaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in103.8 in
Length183.3 in167.6 in
Width70.0 in70.8 in
Height57.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,940 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		15.7 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.753.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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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