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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: $30,100

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $14,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,929

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $12,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelJettaJettaA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,120 $29,280 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $29,874 $28,109 $30,227 $43,990
Prestige Package     9,500 6,700
Sport Package     750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Prestige Package     8,837 6,232
Sport Package     697  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 0 0 10,725 7,175
Options (change) 0 0 9,977 6,675
Destination 820 820 875 875
Total Price $31,940 $30,100 $44,100 $55,350
Total Invoice $30,694 $28,929 $41,079 $51,540

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,644
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelJettaJettaA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H210hp I4211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionS7M6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$31,940$30,100$44,100$55,350
Adjustments for Features-9000-2,690-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,040$30,100$41,410$51,660
Cost Above Minimum$940$0$0$10,250
Total Invoice$30,694$28,929$41,079$51,540
Adjustments for Features-8650-2,506-3,436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,829$28,929$38,573$48,104
Cost Above Minimum$900$0$0$9,531

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelJettaJettaA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
6-speed manual $150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Tachometer $75$75$75
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, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,850$1,950$4,640$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$2,690$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments-8650-2,506-3,436

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162012
ModelJettaA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in110.6 in
Length183.3 in185.2 in
Width70.0 in71.9 in
Height57.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,591 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 Volume15.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested377569%
Total Not Requested171531%
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested182564%
Total Not Requested101536%

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