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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,565

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $13,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,533

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $12,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelJettaA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGLIA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $35,900 $49,200
Base Invoice $22,795 $33,388 $45,756
Autobahn Package 2,050    
Sport Package   1,000  
Premium Plus Package   2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Autobahn Package 1,968    
Sport Package   930  
Premium Plus Package   1,954  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 2,050 3,675 575
Options (change) 1,968 3,420 536
Destination 770 925 925
Total Price $26,565 $40,500 $50,700
Total Invoice $25,533 $37,733 $47,217

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,425
Model Year201220162016
ModelJettaA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGLIA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$26,565$40,500$50,700
Adjustments for Features0-5,125-6,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,565$35,375$44,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,300
Total Invoice$25,533$37,733$47,217
Adjustments for Features0-4,775-5,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,533$32,958$41,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,648

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201220162016
ModelJettaA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGLIA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,200$6,325$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,125$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,775-5,611

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122016
ModelJettaA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in110.6 in
Length182.2 in185.1 in
Width70.0 in71.9 in
Height57.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%

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