As the economy continues to falter and investment portfolios show the effect of the stumbling Dow Jones average, frugality is the watchword of the day. And what car better embodies the creed of frugality than the Volkswagen Jetta TDI? With only 140 hp on tap, the Jetta TDI's 2.0-liter turbo-diesel engine has just enough power to let you comfortably cruise at 80 mph on the highway, and with an impessive EPA rating of 29 city/40 hwy/33 combined, you won't burn up much fuel as you do that cruising. And on top of that, the base price is a relatively modest $24,570. Sure, you won't get a whole lot of driving excitement with the Jetta TDI, but this car just might give you the opportunity to find some self-satisfaction in knowing that you're driving a practical, economical car at an affordable price.
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