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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,730

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $36,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenModel SModel S
TrimSETDIBasePerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,210 $25,540 $67,400 $92,400
Panoramic sunroof 1,750 1,750 1,500 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     750 750
Cargo cover     250 250
Panoramic sunroof 1,681 1,681 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Cargo cover     0 0
Options (change) 1,750 1,750 2,500 2,500
Options (change) 1,681 1,681 0 0
Destination 770 770 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $26,730 $28,060 $63,570 $88,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,016
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenModel SModel S
TrimSETDIBasePerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT6M6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$26,730$28,060$63,570$88,570
Adjustments for Features-8500-1,910-6,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,880$28,060$61,660$82,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,180$0$20,875

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenModel SModel S
TrimSETDIBasePerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0 
85 kWh battery pack   $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000
High-performance inverter   $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive, small  $5$5
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,765$2,915$4,825$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$1,910$6,035
Value of Feature Adjustments-8170190431

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122012
ModelJetta SportWagenModel S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in116.5 in
Length179.3 in196.0 in
Width70.1 in77.3 in
Height59.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft363.4 ft3

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