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Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $90,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $83,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelR8JettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim4.2TDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $109,000 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $101,370 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650        
Navigation system 2,000       900
Navigation Package   1,130      
Premium Package   1,440      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package         2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605        
Navigation system 1,860       864
Navigation Package   1,084      
Premium Package   1,382      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package         1,968
Options (change) 2,650 2,945 375 375 3,325
Options (change) 2,465 2,766 300 300 3,132
Destination 1,000 770 770 770 770
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 0 0
Total Price $114,750 $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840
Total Invoice $106,935 $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $87,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,630
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelR8JettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim4.2TDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$114,750$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-3,0300-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$111,720$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$106,935$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697
Adjustments for Features-2,8240-96-1,151-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$104,111$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0$251$2,761

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelR8JettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim4.2TDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100    
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325 
CD player$125$125  $125
HD radio  $50$50 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights$125    
Compass$0   $0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals$75   $75
No leather in second row$-300    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,645$3,615$3,715$4,815$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,030$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8240-96-1,151-455

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
ModelR8Jetta
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.4 in
Length174.5 in182.2 in
Width75.0 in70.0 in
Height49.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested65063%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested150098%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested184082%

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