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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: $28,360

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelJettaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,245 $27,425 $30,135
Base Invoice $25,195 $26,328 $28,930
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Floor mats 235    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Cargo net 100 100 100
Door sill trim plates 240 240  
Driver Assistance Package   1,495 1,495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Floor mats 185    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Cargo net 80 80 80
Door sill trim plates 200 200  
Driver Assistance Package   1,286 1,286
Options (change) 1,265 2,070 1,830
Options (change) 1,020 1,751 1,551
Destination 850 820 820
Total Price $28,360 $30,315 $32,785
Total Invoice $27,065 $28,899 $31,301

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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: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $239
Model Year201820162016
ModelJettaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
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$28,360$30,315$32,785
Adjustments for Features0-2,175-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,360$28,140$30,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,970
Total Invoice$27,065$28,899$31,301
Adjustments for Features0-2,073-2,554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,065$26,826$28,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,921

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820162016
ModelJettaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T 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 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$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
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$2,450$4,625$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,175$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,073-2,554

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
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?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
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 Requested165056%
Total Not Requested130044%

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?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
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 Requested165056%
Total Not Requested130044%

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