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2018 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,915

2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $380

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,685

2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelJettaJettaJetta
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $23,745
Base Invoice $25,195 $28,362 $22,795
Mud guards 220 220 220
Floor mats 235 235  
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Autobahn Package     2,050
Navigation system     900
Rear spoiler     375
Mud guards 170 170 170
Floor mats 185 185  
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Autobahn Package     1,968
Navigation system     864
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 820 690 3,780
Options (change) 640 540 3,487
Destination 850 850 770
Total Price $27,915 $31,085 $28,295
Total Invoice $26,685 $29,752 $27,052

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,894
Model Year201820182012
ModelJettaJettaJetta
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4210hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6M6
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$27,915$31,085$28,295
Adjustments for Features-3,690-3,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,225$27,670$28,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,445$0
Total Invoice$26,685$29,752$27,052
Adjustments for Features-3,527-3,2690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,158$26,483$27,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,325$0

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Features Comparison: 2018 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182012
ModelJettaJettaJetta
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,515$4,240$825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$3,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,527-3,2690

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Specifications Comparison: 2018 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelJettaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in104.4 in
Length183.3 in182.2 in
Width70.0 in70.0 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.2,805 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 Volume15.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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