Jetta Highline
Price: $29,075
Engine: 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder (200hp, 207lb/ft)
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Pro: Fully loaded with leather interior, Bluetooth, 10-speaker stereo, and a power sunroof
Con: Like many VWs' I wonder how many times you'd have to replace the headlights?
Interesting Tidbit: All VWs include a 144 month (12-year), unlimited distance corrosion perforation warranty
S4o
Price: $28,995
Engine: 2.4L 5-cylinder (168hp, 170lb/ft)
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Pro: Best front seats on the market
Con: 16" steel wheels with wheel covers, unless you move up to the 35K premium model
Interesting Tidbit: It's built in Ghent, Belgium
A base S40 vs. a fully loaded Jetta seems like a no-brainer to me. What say you?