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Volkswagen Passat vs. Jeep Wrangler Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Jeep Wrangler Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,685

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $970

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,417

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara   
Difference: $1,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelPassatWranglerWrangler
TrimV6 SEL PremiumUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,835 $30,745 $33,570
Base Invoice $35,325 $29,028 $31,599
Media Center 730N   1,845 1,845
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,125 1,125
Leather seating surfaces   900 900
Remote start   495 495
Automatic climate control, front   155 155
Front side airbags   495 495
Media Center 730N   1,642 1,642
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,001 1,001
Leather seating surfaces   801 801
Remote start   441 441
Automatic climate control, front   138 138
Front side airbags   441 441
Options (change) 0 5,015 5,015
Options (change) 0 4,464 4,464
Destination 820 925 925
Total Price $37,655 $36,685 $39,510
Total Invoice $36,145 $34,417 $36,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Jeep Wrangler

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,121
Model Year201620122012
ModelPassatWranglerWrangler
TrimV6 SEL PremiumUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6285hp V6285hp V6
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainFWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/21 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/70-18255/75-17
Total Price$37,655$36,685$39,510
Adjustments for Features-4,0100-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,645$36,685$38,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,225
Total Invoice$36,145$34,417$36,988
Adjustments for Features-3,8490-562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,296$34,417$36,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,009

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year201620122012
ModelPassatWranglerWrangler
TrimV6 SEL PremiumUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicon
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear defrost$200  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional)  $0
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Lockable front differential  $150
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Removable soft top $2000$2000
Skid plates $150$150
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Tubular side steps $350 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Power mirrors$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,365$7,355$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,010$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8490-562

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Jeep Wrangler

Model Year20162012
ModelPassatWrangler
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in116.0 in
Length191.6 in184.4 in
Width72.2 in73.9 in
Height58.5 in72.3 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft346.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.982.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested87598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested87598%
Total Not Requested152%

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