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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $17,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $15,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,195 $47,000 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $37,381 $43,710 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Sunroof 995 995        
Premium Package     1,440      
Navigation Package     1,130      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package           2,050
Navigation system           900
Sunroof 876 876        
Premium Package     1,382      
Navigation Package     1,084      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package           1,968
Navigation system           864
Options (change) 995 995 2,945 375 375 3,325
Options (change) 876 876 2,766 300 300 3,132
Destination 995 995 770 770 770 770
Total Price $42,185 $48,990 $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840
Total Invoice $39,252 $45,581 $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,454
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8320hp V8140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7300, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$42,185$48,990$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-4,640-8,8550-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,545$40,135$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,590$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$39,252$45,581$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697
Adjustments for Features-4,317-8,2390-96-1,151-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,935$37,342$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,407$1,919$0$251$2,761

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelAvalancheAvalancheJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  $1100 
6-speed manual  $150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100    
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote start$150$150    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Rearview camera $200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Trailer sway control$25$25    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo mat$40$40    
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Midgate$400$400    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Rigid bed cover$700$700    
Roof rack$300$300    
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents$100$100    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Removable rear window$100$100    
Running boards$350$350    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125  $125
HD radio   $50$50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15    
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25$25    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic information $25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio $100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150    
Automatic headlights$125$125    
Compass$0$0   $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25    
Power-folding mirrors $50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300    
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200    
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500    
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200    
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$7,030$11,245$2,390$2,490$3,590$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,640$8,855$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,317-8,2390-96-1,151-455

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012
ModelAvalancheJetta
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in104.4 in
Length221.3 in182.2 in
Width79.1 in70.0 in
Height76.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight5,841 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested25024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122555%
Total Not Requested101545%

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