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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,465

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $18,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,397

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $16,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelJettaA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGLIA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,745 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $22,795 $34,504 $50,128
Navigation system 900    
Autobahn Package 2,050    
Sport Package   1,000  
Premium Plus Package   3,900  
Navigation Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Proximity key   550 550
Navigation system 864    
Autobahn Package 1,968    
Sport Package   930  
Premium Plus Package   3,628  
Navigation Package   1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Proximity key   511 511
Options (change) 2,950 7,925 3,025
Options (change) 2,832 7,372 2,814
Destination 770 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $27,465 $45,900 $59,100
Total Invoice $26,397 $42,751 $55,117

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,450
Model Year201220122012
ModelJettaA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGLIA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$27,465$45,900$59,100
Adjustments for Features0-5,265-5,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,465$40,635$53,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,950
Total Invoice$26,397$42,751$55,117
Adjustments for Features0-4,904-5,143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,397$37,847$49,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,127

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201220122012
ModelJettaA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGLIA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$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 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,825$7,090$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,265$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,904-5,143

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122012
ModelJettaA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.4 in108.3 in
Length182.2 in182.1 in
Width70.0 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in54.0 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
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 Requested59026%
Total Not Requested165074%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested52530%
Total Not Requested125070%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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