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2012 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 T S 4Dr Sedan Automatic Comparisons

Fuel: 23 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy
MSRP: $17,745

The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is available in sedan and wagon bodystyles and several trims: S, SE, SEL, and TDI . The Jetta is powered by four engine choices, including a 2.0T clean diesel turbo engine that makes 140-hp and 236 lbs-ft of torque. Others offered are the 2.0, 2.5, and 2.0 TSI powerplants which produce 115-, 170-, and 200-hp, respectively. Standard features on all models include power amenities, keyless remote entry system, cruise/speed control, and electronic stability control. Safety features on the Jetta include side impact and head curtain airbags, tire pressure monitoring system, and front and rear anti-lock brakes. An SEL Premium model will arrive later in the model year.

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Year	2012
Make	Volkswagen
Model	Jetta
Trim	2.0T S 4Dr Sedan (Auto)
MSRP	$17,745	$23,190	$20,500
Destination	$770	$795	$795

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Depreciation	$9,236	$14,707	$11,335
Financing	$1,602	$2,122	$1,852
Insurance	$6,450	$7,105	$7,275
State Fees	$400	$435	$422
Fuel	$10,686	$8,747	$8,439
Maintenance	$1,785	$1,671	$1,601
Repairs	$595	$511	$595
Total 5 Year Cost	$30,754	$35,298	$31,519
Hybrid Tax Credit	$0	$0	$0
5-Year Cost of Similar Vehicles	$29,167	$32,922	$30,773
Difference	$1,587	$2,376	$746
Value Rating	Below Average	Poor	Average

Head/Curtain Airbag	Std	Std	Std
Rear Airbag	Std	Std	Std
Rear Curtain Airbag	Std	Std	Std
Rear Side Airbag	N/A	N/A	Pkg
Driver Air Bag	Std	N/A	N/A
Passenger Air Bag	Std	Std	Opt
Knee Air Bag	N/A	N/A	N/A
Side Air Bag(s)	Std	N/A	N/A
Adjustable Pedals	N/A	N/A	Std
Auto Day/Night Mirror	N/A	N/A	N/A
Auto Dimming Mirrors	N/A	N/A	N/A
Auto Tilt Down Mirrors	N/A	N/A	N/A
Brake Assist	Std	N/A	N/A
Daytime Running Lights	Std	Std	Opt
Engine Immobilizer	Std	N/A	N/A
Front Fog Lights	N/A	Std	Std
Front Wipers, Variable Intermittent	Std	Std	Std
Headlight Wiper/Washers	N/A	Std	Std
Heated Outside Mirrors	Std	Std	N/A
Heated Wiper/Washers	N/A	N/A	N/A
HID Headlights	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hill Decent Control	N/A	N/A	N/A
Integrated Child Safety Seat	N/A	Std	Pkg
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	N/A	N/A	N/A
Limited Slip Differential	Std	Std	Std
Memory Mirrors	N/A	Std	N/A
Parking Distance Control	N/A	Std	Std
Rear Fog Lights	N/A	Std	Std
Rear View Camera	N/A	N/A	Std
Stability Control	Std	Std	Std
Theft Deterrent System	Std	Std	Std
Traction Control	Std	Std	Std

Engine Name	Engine: 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter	6	6
Engine Type	Gas	Automatic	Automatic
Engine Size	2.00	Transmission, 6 Speed Automatic w/Overdrive	Transmission, 6 Speed Automatic w/SelectShift
Horsepower	115@5200	26/38	28/38
Torque	125@4000	Unleaded Regular	Unleaded Regular
Camshaft	Single Overhead Cam	Multi-Port Fuel Induction	Direct Injection
Cylinder Configuration	N/R	2.85x3.25	3.44x3.27
Number of Cylinders	4	9.50	12.00
Number of Valves	N/R	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.30	4	4
Bore x Stroke	3.25x3.70	N/R	N/R
Fuel Delivery System	Multi Fuel Induction	Dual Overhead Cam	Dual Overhead Cam
Fuel Type	Unleaded Regular	148@1850	146@4450
Standard MPG	23/29	138@4900	160@6500
Transmission Name	Transmission, 6 Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic & Sport Mode	1.40	2.00
Transmission Type	Automatic	Turbo Gas	Ethanol/Gas
Trans Speeds	6	Engine: 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.4 Liter	Engine: 4-Cyl, Flex Fuel, 2.0 Liter

Seating Capacity (Std/Max)	5/5	N/R	N/R
Width	N/R	1000	N/R
Length	182.2	N/R	N/R
Height	57.2	N/R	N/R
Wheelbase	104.4	N/R	N/R
Front Headroom	N/R	15.40	13.20
Rear Headroom	37.10	3125	2691
Front Shoulder Room	55.20	N/R	N/R
Rear Shoulder Room	53.60	35.4	33.2
Front Legroom	41.2	42.3	43.7
Rear Legroom	38.1	53.90	53.70
Ground Clearance	5.50	54.80	55.60
Curb Weight	2881	37.90	38.00
Cargo Capacity (Std/Max)	15.50	39.3	38.3
GVWR	N/R	105.7	104.3
Tonnage	N/R	58.1	57.7
Payload Capacity (Std/Max)	1156	181.0	178.5
Towing Capacity (Std/Max)	N/R	N/R	71.8
Fuel Capacity	N/R	5/5	5/5

Compass	N/A	Std	Std
Cruise Control	N/A	N/A	N/A
Keyless Entry	Std	N/A	N/A
Auto On Headlights	N/A	Std	N/A
Power Locks	Std	N/A	Std
Power Outlet(s)	Std	N/A	N/A
Steering Wheel Tilt	Std	N/A	N/A
Steering Wheel Scope	Std	Std	Std
Steering Wheel Memory	N/A	Std	Std
Rear Sunshade	N/A	Std	Std
Trip Computer	N/A	Std	Std
Vehicle Information Center	N/A	Std	Std
Power Trunk Pulldown	N/A	Std	Std
Power Trunk/Liftgate	N/A	Std	Std
Power Windows	Std	N/A	N/A

NHTSA Rating Front Driver	4	Good	Good
NHTSA Rating Front Passenger	4	Good	Good
NHTSA Rating Front Side	4	Yes	Yes
NHTSA Rating Rear Side	5	Good	Good
NHTSA Rating Overall	4	Good	Good
NHTSA Rating Rollover	4	4	4
IIHS Overall Front Crash	Good	5	4
IIHS Overall Side Crash	Good	5	5
IIHS Best Pick	Yes	5	4
IIHS Rear Crash	Good	5	4
IIHS Roof Strength	Good	5	5

Air Filtration System	N/A	Std	Std
Cargo Cover	N/A	N/A	Std
Cargo Net	Opt	Std	Std
Cup Holders	Std	Opt	Pkg
Premium Interior Trim	N/A	N/A	N/A
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	N/A	N/A	N/A

Side Steps	N/A	N/A	N/A
Panorama roof	N/A	Pkg	N/A
Privacy Glass	N/A	N/A	N/A
Roof Rail	N/A	Opt	Opt
Moonroof	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sunroof	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rear Spoiler	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rear Fixed Glass Liftgate	N/A	N/A	N/A

iPod Connector	N/A	Std	Pkg
DVD Entertainment	N/A	Std	Std
Compact Disc Changer	N/A	Std	Std
Compact Disc MP3 Capable	Std	N/A	Opt
Compact Disc Player	Std	N/A	N/A
Satellite Radio	N/A	N/A	N/A

Full Warranty Miles	36000	100000	unlimited
Full Warranty Months	36	72	60
Powertrain Warranty Miles	60000	4	4
Powertrain Warranty Months	60	50000	50000
Maintenance Warranty Miles	36000	none	none
Maintenance Warranty Months	36	none	none
Roadside Assistance Miles	50000	60	60
Roadside Assistance Years	4	100000	60000
CorrosionWarrantyMonths	144	36	36
CorrosionWarrantyMiles	unlimited	36000	36000

Third row seat	N/A	Std	N/C
Dual Power Seats	N/A	N/A	N/A
Memory Seat	N/A	N/A	N/A
Folding Rear Seat	Std	N/A	N/A
Air Conditioned Seats	N/A	Std	Opt
Heated Front Seats	N/A	N/A	N/A
Heated Rear Seats	N/A	Std	Std
Front Ventilated Seats	N/A	N/A	N/A
Massaging Seats	N/A	N/A	N/A
Leather Seats	N/A	N/A	N/A

Rear Sliding Window	N/A	N/A	N/A
Engine Oil Cooler	N/A	N/A	N/A
Transmission Oil Cooler	N/A	N/A	N/A
Trailer Harness	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tow Hooks	N/A	N/A	N/A
Trailer Hitch	N/A	N/A	N/A

Alloy Wheels	PIO	N/A	N/A
Full Spare Tire	N/A	N/A	N/A
Wheel Covers	Std	N/A	N/A
Wheel Locks	N/A	Std	Std

GPS/Satellite Communication	N/A	N/A	Opt
Homelink Universal Transmitter	N/A	N/A	Opt
Blue Tooth Compatible	PIO	Std	N/A
Navigation System	N/A	N/A	Std
Voice Activated Controls	N/A	Std	Std

Class	Compact Passenger Car	2012	2012
EPA Class	COMPACT	United States	United States
Final Assembly Location	Mexico	COMPACT	COMPACT
Model Year	2012	Compact Passenger Car	Compact Passenger Car

Four Wheel ABS	Ukn	Ukn	N/A
Rear ABS	Ukn	Ukn	Std

Dealer Holdback	532.35	1-3% MSRP (Est)	1-3% MSRP (Est)
Dealer Advertising Fee	1-3% MSRP (Est)	695.70	615.00

Front Air Conditioning	Std	N/A	N/A
Rear Air Conditioning	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rear Heater	N/A	Std	Std