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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: $28,660

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,405

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelJettaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumSELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,995 $27,995 $34,095
Base Invoice $25,915 $26,875 $32,651
Floor mats 235    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 375    
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.   1,995  
Floor mats 185    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 300    
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.   1,716  
Options (change) 845 2,230 235
Options (change) 670 1,901 185
Destination 820 820 820
Total Price $28,660 $31,045 $35,150
Total Invoice $27,405 $29,596 $33,656

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $183
Model Year201720172017
ModelJettaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumSELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,660$31,045$35,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,490-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,660$28,555$33,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,505
Total Invoice$27,405$29,596$33,656
Adjustments for Features0-2,374-2,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,405$27,222$31,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,433

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720172017
ModelJettaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumSELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass $0$0
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,150$5,640$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,490$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,374-2,001

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172017
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 SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100Yes
Total Requested215057%
Total Not Requested165043%

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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