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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelJettaTiguanTiguan
TrimGLISESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,745 $26,925 $30,990
Base Invoice $22,795 $24,958 $28,680
Autobahn Package 2,050    
Rear spoiler 375    
Navigation system 900 1,990 1,990
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Panoramic sunroof   1,300 1,300
Autobahn Package 1,968    
Rear spoiler 300    
Navigation system 864 1,758 1,758
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Panoramic sunroof   1,148 1,148
Options (change) 4,425 3,290 3,290
Options (change) 4,188 2,906 2,906
Destination 770 750 750
Total Price $28,940 $30,965 $35,030
Total Invoice $27,753 $28,614 $32,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $377
Model Year201220092009
ModelJettaTiguanTiguan
TrimGLISESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$28,940$30,965$35,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,340-4,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,940$29,625$30,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,115
Total Invoice$27,753$28,614$32,336
Adjustments for Features0-1,238-3,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,753$27,376$28,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201220092009
ModelJettaTiguanTiguan
TrimGLISESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,600$4,940$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,340$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,238-3,960

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122009
ModelJettaTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in102.5 in
Length182.2 in174.3 in
Width70.0 in71.2 in
Height57.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.523.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.556.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
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
Volkswagen Tiguan SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62572%
Total Not Requested24028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62572%
Total Not Requested24028%

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