McLaughlin,+Kaelyn

Cost of Owning a Car (40 Points)

__Car chosen:__
=Jetta SEL= 2.5L, 170 hp 5-cylinder engine, 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® and Sport mode

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__Reasons w____hy:__ I chose the VW Jetta SEL because it's a good quality car that is better for my monthly budget. It is easier for my and my monthly spending because it is at a fairly decent price with a good fuel economy.

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__Total Cost:__ $24,545.00 __Total Financed After Down Payment:__ $19,145.00

__Details of the Jetta SEL:__ (found on http://www.vw.com after I 'built' my customized Jetta SEL)
 * ===Interior===
 * Front passenger illuminated visor vanity mirrors
 * 60/40-split folding rear seat with center armrest and pass-through with integrated cupholders
 * 3-point safety belts for all rear seating positions
 * Fender® Premium Audio System
 * Cruise control
 * Sunglasses holder
 * Keyless access with push-button start
 * Driver and front passenger, front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system*
 * Power windows with pinch protection and one-touch up/down feature, operable from all four windows
 * Alarm preperation
 * Two 12V power outlets; 1 in front, 1 in rear
 * Front seatback storage pockets
 * Three rear headrestraints
 * Non-smoker package
 * Manual air-conditioning
 * Electric tilt/slide glass sunroof
 * SIRIUS Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription
 * Front seat safety belt pretensioners with load limiters
 * Height adjustable and telescoping steering column
 * LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren), child seat anchor points
 * Driver front comfort seat
 * Pollen filter
 * Dual front reading lights
 * Media Device Interface (MDI) with iPod cable
 * Leather-wrapped shift knob
 * Front center armrest with storage compartment
 * Dual front cupholders integrated into center console
 * Chrome trim on rotary light switch
 * Metallic-look matte chrome interior trim
 * Leather-wrapped brake handle
 * RNS 315 navigation system
 * Driver seat with adjustable lumbar support
 * Multi-function trip computer
 * Bluetooth hands-free calling system
 * 6-way manually adjustable front seats
 * Driver illuminated visor vanity mirrors
 * Heated front seats
 * Passenger front comfort seat
 * Door pockets, without insert mats
 * Glovebox, lockable and illuminated
 * Front height-adjustable headrestraints
 * Leather-wrapped, multi-function steering wheel with Bluetooth® and audio controls
 * Side Curtain Protection head airbags, front and rear*
 * Front and rear carpeted floor mats
 * ===Exterior===
 * Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
 * Windshield wipers, variable intermittent
 * Halogen reflector lens foglights, integrated into front bumper
 * Chrome grille
 * Side mirrors with intigrated side turn signal
 * Window diversity antenna
 * Body-colored side mirrors
 * 225/45R17H 17" all-season tires
 * 2.5 SEL badge
 * Heated windshield washer nozzles
 * "Thatcham" wheel locks
 * Jetta badge
 * Full wheel covers
 * Heated power side mirrors
 * Temporary-use spare tire
 * Halogen headlights with clear, lightweight, chip-resistant polycarbonate lenses and Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
 * ===**Technical**===
 * 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® and Sport mode
 * Rear solid disc brakes
 * Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
 * 2.5L, 20-valve, DOHC, in-line 5-cylinder engine; 170 hp, 177 lbs/ft of torque

Kaelyn McLaughlin Personal Finance Cost of Owning a Car Project Friday May 4, 2012 Period 4 Mr. Whalen