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2008 Volkswagen Jetta

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EPA Fuel Economy:
 City: 20 – 22   Highway: 29
Available Engines:
 170-hp, 2.5-liter I-5 (regular gas)
200-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (premium)
Available Transmissions: 5-speed manual w/OD
6-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed manual w/OD

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 What We Don't
•More powerful five-cylinder engine
•Manual or automatic
•GLI performance model
•Six standard airbags
 
+Steering and handling
+Seat comfort and support
+Ride comfort
 
-Wide center console
 

Vehicle Summary

Volkswagen last redesigned its Jetta halfway through the 2005 model year. For 2008, the base 2.5-liter inline-five-cylinder engine gets a horsepower boost, and the model's trim levels have been revised; the Jetta is now offered in S, SE and SEL forms. Competitors include the Honda Civic and Mazda3.   Read more 

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  Original MSRP

4dr Sedan S

 $16,990

4dr Sedan SE

 $19,850

4dr Sedan Wolfsburg Edition

 $20,875

4dr Sedan SEL

 $22,900

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