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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,465

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $13,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,397

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $12,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Jetta
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $23,745
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $22,795
Navigation Package 2,000 2,000  
Premium Plus Package 4,300    
Sport Package 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Proximity key 550 550  
Autobahn Package     2,050
Navigation system     900
Navigation Package 1,860 1,860  
Premium Plus Package 4,000    
Sport Package 697    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Proximity key 511 511  
Autobahn Package     1,968
Navigation system     864
Options (change) 8,075 3,025 2,950
Options (change) 7,511 2,814 2,832
Destination 875 875 770
Total Price $41,450 $51,200 $27,465
Total Invoice $38,613 $47,679 $26,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,591
Model Year201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Jetta
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4333hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$41,450$51,200$27,465
Adjustments for Features-4,965-5,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,485$45,235$27,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,750$0
Total Invoice$38,613$47,679$26,397
Adjustments for Features-4,625-5,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,988$42,124$26,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,136$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Jetta
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,790$6,790$825
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,965$5,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,625-5,5550

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012
ModelA4 / S4Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in104.4 in
Length185.2 in182.2 in
Width71.9 in70.0 in
Height56.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested97532%
Total Not Requested207568%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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