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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: $28,800

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,638

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonJetta
TrimXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,500 $37,700 $41,100 $23,745
Base Invoice $32,852 $33,931 $36,991 $22,795
Floor mats 225 225 225  
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 235
Autobahn Package       2,050
6-speed automated manual       1,100
Navigation system       900
Floor mats 140 140 140  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 185
Autobahn Package       1,968
6-speed automated manual       1,056
Navigation system       864
Options (change) 425 425 425 4,285
Options (change) 260 260 260 4,073
Destination 885 885 885 770
Total Price $37,810 $39,010 $42,410 $28,800
Total Invoice $33,997 $35,076 $38,136 $27,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,715
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonJetta
TrimXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9785, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,810$39,010$42,410$28,800
Adjustments for Features-5,165-6,165-8,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,645$32,845$34,270$28,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$1,625$0
Total Invoice$33,997$35,076$38,136$27,638
Adjustments for Features-4,644-5,543-7,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,353$29,533$30,816$27,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$180$1,463$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2017201720172012
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonJetta
TrimXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
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$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
LED headlights $1000  
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated second row seats  $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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$7,630$8,630$10,605$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,165$6,165$8,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,644-5,543-7,3200

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172012
ModelAvalonJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in104.4 in
Length195.3 in182.2 in
Width72.2 in70.0 in
Height57.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,461 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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