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Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $12,571

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $9,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelAvalonAvalonJettaJetta
TrimTouringLimitedSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,575 $34,665 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $26,423 $30,504 $20,539 $22,075
Stability control 650 650    
Navigation system 4,155 2,000    
Preferred Accessory Package 347 347    
Heated front seats 440      
Satellite radio 449 449    
Sport Package     700  
Sunroof     900  
Navigation Package       1,200
Stability control 520 520    
Navigation system 3,391 1,700    
Preferred Accessory Package 236 236    
Heated front seats 352      
Satellite radio 359 359    
Sport Package     672  
Sunroof     864  
Navigation Package       1,152
Options (change) 6,041 3,446 1,600 1,200
Options (change) 4,858 2,815 1,536 1,152
Destination 720 720 770 770
Total Price $36,336 $38,831 $23,765 $24,965
Total Invoice $32,001 $34,039 $22,845 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,031
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,040
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelAvalonAvalonJettaJetta
TrimTouringLimitedSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12360, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$36,336$38,831$23,765$24,965
Adjustments for Features-3,565-4,890-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,771$33,941$23,740$24,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$0$1,225
Total Invoice$32,001$34,039$22,845$23,997
Adjustments for Features-3,140-4,287-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,861$29,752$22,821$23,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$891$0$1,176

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelAvalonAvalonJettaJetta
TrimTouringLimitedSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass $0  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$4,880$6,205$1,340$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,565$4,890$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,140-4,287-240

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082011
ModelAvalonJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in104.4 in
Length197.2 in182.2 in
Width72.8 in70.0 in
Height58.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested35067%
Total Not Requested17533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested102595%
Total Not Requested505%

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