Owners of Volkswagen's clean diesel vehicles are eligible for $1,300 Federal Income Tax Credit. The Internal Revenue Service has certified that purchase of the 2009 vehicles — the Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen — qualifies consumers for the Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle income tax credit.

"The $1,300 tax credit provides an even greater value to the upcoming Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen," said Mark Barnes, the COO of Volkswagen of America, Inc. in a press release. "Our clean diesel vehicles offer consumers the fuel efficiency that they're looking for while providing power, utility, performance, safety and excellent value."

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the Jetta TDI gets 29 miles per gallon on city streets and 40 miles per gallon on highways. The Jetta TDI is already popular due to its fuel efficiency, but its qualification for a tax credit seems likely to make it an even better option. While the IRS' goal is not to market Volkswagen's vehicles for them, the tax credit has effectively made it easier for many consumers to buy a clean diesel vehicle. The combination of a tax credit and improved fuel efficiency are certainly great selling points right now, making Volkswagen's marketing that much easier.

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