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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: $815

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,405

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelJettaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8T SEL Premium1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,995 $27,425 $30,135
Base Invoice $25,915 $26,328 $28,930
Floor mats 235    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 375    
Lighting Package   995 995
Floor mats 185    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 300    
Lighting Package   856 856
Options (change) 845 1,230 1,230
Options (change) 670 1,041 1,041
Destination 820 820 820
Total Price $28,660 $29,475 $32,185
Total Invoice $27,405 $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: $1,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,415
Model Year201720162016
ModelJettaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8T SEL Premium1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4170hp I4210hp 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$29,475$32,185
Adjustments for Features-6600-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,000$29,475$31,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,110
Total Invoice$27,405$28,189$30,791
Adjustments for Features-6310-574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,774$28,189$30,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,028

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720162016
ModelJettaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8T SEL Premium1.8T SELGTI 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, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,950$3,290$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-6310-574

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172016
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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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