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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,120

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $49,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,005

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $46,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelJettaA8
TrimGLIA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $78,750
Base Invoice $22,659 $73,237
Autobahn Package 3,020  
Navigation system 1,800  
Rear side airbags 350  
iPod integration 0  
Autobahn Package 2,797  
Navigation system 1,589  
Rear side airbags 310  
iPod integration 0  
Options (change) 5,170 0
Options (change) 4,696 0
Destination 650 875
Total Price $30,120 $79,625
Total Invoice $28,005 $74,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,493
Model Year20082012
ModelJettaA8
TrimGLIA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4372hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/45-19
Total Price$30,120$79,625
Adjustments for Features0-9,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,120$70,370
Total Invoice$28,005$74,112
Adjustments for Features0-8,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,005$65,498

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082012
ModelJettaA8
TrimGLIA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,425$10,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,614

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082012
ModelJettaA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in117.8 in
Length179.3 in202.2 in
Width70.1 in76.7 in
Height57.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested221586%
Total Not Requested35014%

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