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2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2020 Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2020 Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,235

2020 Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020202020202020
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGLISELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $25,495 $27,945 $26,245 $29,945
Autobahn Package 2,050        
Navigation system 900        
Mud guards 220 220 220 220 220
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235 235
Rear spoiler 375        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130    
Floor mats   235 235 235 235
Autobahn Package 1,968        
Navigation system 864        
Mud guards 170 170 170 170 170
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185 185
Rear spoiler 300        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100    
Floor mats   185 185 185 185
Options (change) 3,780 820 820 690 690
Options (change) 3,487 640 640 540 540
Destination 770 920 920 920 920
Total Price $28,295 $27,235 $29,685 $27,855 $31,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2020 Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2020 Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,736
Model Year20122020202020202020
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGLISELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4147hp I4147hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-17205/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$28,295$27,235$29,685$27,855$31,555
Adjustments for Features0-3,890-4,490-2,265-3,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,295$23,345$25,195$25,590$28,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,850$2,245$5,095

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Features Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2020 Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122020202020202020
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimGLISELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850   
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200  
Full-size spare tire$225    
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Body kit   $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass$0    
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150 $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Metal pedals$75  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Total Value of Features$825$4,715$5,315$3,090$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,890$4,490$2,265$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-223-236-119-144

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2020 Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122020
ModelJettaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in105.7 in
Length182.2 in185.1 in
Width70.0 in70.8 in
Height57.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.1 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%

Option Package Details
2020 Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
2020 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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