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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: $27,840

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $93,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,697

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $86,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelR8R8R8Jetta
Trim4.25.2GTGLI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $23,745
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $22,795
Navigation system 2,100     900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
iPod integration 100 0 0  
Rear spoiler       375
Autobahn Package       2,050
Navigation system 1,953     864
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605  
iPod integration 93 0 0  
Rear spoiler       300
Autobahn Package       1,968
Options (change) 2,850 650 650 3,325
Options (change) 2,651 605 605 3,132
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 770
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0
Total Price $121,300 $153,900 $200,800 $27,840
Total Invoice $113,107 $143,425 $186,979 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,538
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelR8R8R8Jetta
Trim4.25.2GTGLI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$121,300$153,900$200,800$27,840
Adjustments for Features-3,080-4,870-5,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,220$149,030$194,870$27,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,810$76,650$0
Total Invoice$113,107$143,425$186,979$26,697
Adjustments for Features-2,872-4,539-5,5220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,235$138,886$181,457$26,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,651$71,222$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelR8R8R8Jetta
Trim4.25.2GTGLI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
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  
Rearview camera $200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo net $40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels  $250 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$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$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
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 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 inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,695$8,485$9,545$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,080$4,870$5,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,872-4,539-5,5220

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012
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
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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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