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I was under the assumption that the $400 premium soft top had tinted windows, but the standard one didn't. I mainly guessed this because it was commonly known that the premium top was the upgraded Bestop fabric, which when ordered from Bestop has tinted windows.

Today I finally saw a premium soft top in person at a dealership, but it had clear plastic windows... So I started to guess why. Then I looked inside and saw there was no electric windows... And the back door (glass) windows were not tinted... Hence this model didn't have the popular 24S package, which includes deep tint, which i assumed referred to glass windows. It was a 24C package.

That when I decided to call Jeep and ask specifically if the premium top should have tinted to clear windows, because it was not spelled out.

At first they didn't have the answer... So it took about 5 minutes to get a definitive response.

So... What they said is that when you have a package that includes deep tint, such as the 24S, you get deep tint in whatever top(s) you order. So regardless of hard or soft top, and theoretically regular or premium soft tops, you get tinted windows.

 

[kappaknight]

As far as I know, the Sport comes with clear windows; regardless of tops. All other models have tinted windows standard, regardless of tops.

 

[2five22]

My 2013 JK Rubicon with soft top.

Tinted soft top windows were the only option on it and cost ~$29.

 

[CouponPages]

My Jeep is still on it's way, but according to the rep the main factor is whether or not the package you have includes tinted glass windows. So, if you have a Sport with the 25S package, the glass door windows and the soft top will be tinted.

I'll be able to confirm this in person when it arrives.

 

[hbgirl]

I have the 24S package on my 2013 JKU, and the premium soft top, and its windows are tinted.

 

[triplecrown]

Tinted windows on premium top is an option for base sport models. Sport S packages with premium soft top comes standard with tints. So on my base sport I have the premium top with clear windows and if I wanted tints it would have been a charged upgrade. Numerous posts about this on this forum.

 

[panthermark]

It also depends on if you are talking 2 door or 4 door. For instance, Deep Tint is standard on a 4 door Sport S, but optional on a 2 door Sport S.

So if you want tinted soft top windows, make sure you are getting "Deep Tint", not just "Window tint".

 

[SLICE55]

Deep tint is also standard on 2 door sport s package!:thumb:

 

[panthermark]

Deep tint is also standard on 2 door sport s package!:thumb:

According to the Jeep site (build your own), it is a $395 option on the 2 door Sport S. I remember calling a local tinter to get a quote when I was looking at 2012 and 2013 2 door Sport S's.

Deep tint is standard on the 2 door Sahara, 4 door Sahara, 4 door Rubicon, and 4 door Sport S package.

Did it change for 2014?

 

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On the web site, they do list a $400 upgrade price for the "Premium" soft top, but that does mention or include tinted windows.

My local dealer has a base Sport on his lot with the 24C package, which also included $400 for the Premium Soft Top. That particular Jeep has clear windows on all the doors, and clear windows on the soft top, therefore the $400 Premium upgrade has no connection to tinting.

By changing the base Sport from a 24C to a 24S package (which is what I ordered) the soft top automatically is upgraded to tinted windows so that it matches the tinted glass windows.

The main lesson I learned (at least with 4 door models) was that Jeep has no specific option to order a soft top with tint, but they always coordinate the tint on the soft top to match the back door tint. So, if you want a soft top with tint, you need to order a base model that has tinted glass, such as a Sahara or Rubicon, or order the 24S package.

 

[CouponPages]

As far as I know, the Sport comes with clear windows; regardless of tops. All other models have tinted windows standard, regardless of tops.

Finally took delivery. As expected, the windows are deep tinted... nearly black looking, which is great for keeping things cool... and making it harder for people to see any cargo.

So, the lesson learned was true. The Premium Top does not imply tint... but if you order a package that includes deep tinted glass door windows (such as the 24S package), your soft top windows will be deep to match.

 

[MSpiegel00]

So, just for clarification, you ordered a Sport model with the S package upgrade (23S/24S), and didn't pay the additional $395 for the Deep Tint Sunscreen Windows, but your soft top had the dark, not clear, windows?

 

[CouponPages]

So, just for clarification, you ordered a Sport model with the S package upgrade (23S/24S), and didn't pay the additional $395 for the Deep Tint Sunscreen Windows, but your soft top had the dark, not clear, windows?

No.

The dealer ordered two Jeeps. Both were base Unlimited Sport, with the 24S package. The first order he left out the $400 upgraded Premium Soft Top, so he had to re-order mine with it.

Both arrived with deep tinted windows. The Premium top has much thicker and darker fabric, instead of the thinner vinyl top.

So the trigger for the deep tint was the 24S, which gives you deep glass windows on the rear doors. So the factory gives you deep tinted plastic to match.

 

[MSpiegel00]

Ah, the Unlimited. The Jeep.com builder doesn't even have the Deep Tint option for the base Unlimited Sport, so I would imagine that regardless of what package you get (or none at all), it should have tinted windows.

 

[CouponPages]

Exactly. Deep tint for the soft top is not an option, but it will automatically be included when you get deep tint on the glass REAR window... so for four doors, if they tint the two back ones, they will tint the soft top, regardless of whether it's a Premium.

It makes sense now. You can't order it by itself, or you would end up with deep tinted soft top... with clear glass on the rear door. That would look strange, so they always match them.

I'm fairly sure the 2 door would be completely independent, because there is no rear door to match, so it would need to be an option.