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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: $29,485

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,182

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelJettaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.0T GLI1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,545 $27,395 $28,395 $30,045
Base Invoice $28,362 $26,299 $27,259 $28,843
Floor mats 235      
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235
Cargo net 100 100 100 100
Door sill trim plates 240 240 240  
Driver Assistance Package   695 695 695
Floor mats 185      
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185
Cargo net 80 80 80 80
Door sill trim plates 200 200 200  
Driver Assistance Package   598 598 598
Options (change) 810 1,270 1,270 1,030
Options (change) 650 1,063 1,063 863
Destination 850 820 820 820
Total Price $31,205 $29,485 $30,485 $31,895
Total Invoice $29,862 $28,182 $29,142 $30,526

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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: $1,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,823
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelJettaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.0T GLI1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionS6T6M6M6
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)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,205$29,485$30,485$31,895
Adjustments for Features-900-1,0500-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,305$28,435$30,485$30,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$2,010
Total Invoice$29,862$28,182$29,142$30,526
Adjustments for Features-861-1,0040-1,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,001$27,178$29,142$29,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,964$1,960

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201520152015
ModelJettaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.0T GLI1.8T SELTDI SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Mirrorlink support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,500$3,650$2,600$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$1,050$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-861-1,0040-1,388

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
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 Weight2,931 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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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