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2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2017 Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,880

2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,655

2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGLI1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $24,995 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,795 $23,995 $25,915 $26,779
Autobahn Package 2,050      
Navigation system 900      
Mud guards 220 220 220 220
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Floor mats   235 235 235
Autobahn Package 1,968      
Navigation system 864      
Mud guards 170 170 170 170
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 3,780 1,065 1,065 690
Options (change) 3,487 840 840 540
Destination 770 820 820 820
Total Price $28,295 $26,880 $28,880 $29,405
Total Invoice $27,052 $25,655 $27,575 $28,139

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2017 Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,857
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGLI1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,295$26,880$28,880$29,405
Adjustments for Features0-3,625-4,475-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,295$23,255$24,405$27,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150$3,775
Total Invoice$27,052$25,655$27,575$28,139
Adjustments for Features0-3,460-4,273-2,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,052$22,195$23,302$25,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,107$3,671

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Features Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2017 Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGLI1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals$75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$850$4,475$5,325$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,625$4,475$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,460-4,273-2,273

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2017 Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122017
ModelJettaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in104.4 in
Length182.2 in183.3 in
Width70.0 in70.0 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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