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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: $27,175

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $12,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,018

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $10,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Jetta
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,000 $40,500 $51,400 $23,745
Base Invoice $33,480 $37,666 $47,802 $22,795
Sport Package 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 190 190 190 235
Metal pedals 240 240    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995      
Autobahn Package       2,050
Rear spoiler       375
Sport Package 698 698    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
All-weather floor mats 177 177 177 185
Metal pedals 223 223    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926      
Autobahn Package       1,968
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 2,750 1,755 765 2,660
Options (change) 2,560 1,634 713 2,453
Destination 975 975 975 770
Total Price $39,725 $43,230 $53,140 $27,175
Total Invoice $37,015 $40,275 $49,490 $26,018

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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: $6,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,290
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Jetta
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T8M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10755, 19400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$39,725$43,230$53,140$27,175
Adjustments for Features-6,125-7,525-11,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,600$35,705$41,715$27,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,105$8,115$0
Total Invoice$37,015$40,275$49,490$26,018
Adjustments for Features-5,707-7,011-10,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,308$33,264$38,850$26,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,956$7,542$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Jetta
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle exit assist  $25 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,725$9,125$13,025$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,125$7,525$11,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,707-7,011-10,6400

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelA4 / S4Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in104.4 in
Length186.1 in182.2 in
Width72.5 in70.0 in
Height56.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

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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