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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: $23,545

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $14,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,634

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $13,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201020102010
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $33,480 $40,920 $48,732
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475 475 475
iPod integration         300    
Bluetooth cell phone link         700    
Metallic paint (extra cost)         443 443 443
iPod integration         279    
Bluetooth cell phone link         652    
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,475 475 475
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,374 443 443
Destination 770 770 770 770 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $23,545 $24,215 $25,575 $24,515 $38,300 $45,300 $55,000
Total Invoice $22,634 $23,277 $24,583 $23,565 $35,679 $42,188 $51,300

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,088
Model Year2012201220122012201020102010
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionM6M5T6M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$23,545$24,215$25,575$24,515$38,300$45,300$55,000
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-3,150-335-4,600-6,750-6,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,545$22,165$22,425$24,180$33,700$38,550$48,600
Cost Above Minimum$1,380$0$260$2,015$0$4,850$14,900
Total Invoice$22,634$23,277$24,583$23,565$35,679$42,188$51,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,971-3,028-322-4,285-6,286-5,969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,634$21,306$21,555$23,243$31,394$35,902$45,331
Cost Above Minimum$1,328$0$249$1,937$0$4,508$13,937

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2012201220122012201020102010
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150 $150
5-speed manual $0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200   
Proximity key $250$250    
Universal garage door opener    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25   
Second-row low console    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers     $175$175
Rear air vents    $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel    $300$300$300
Sunroof $900$900    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325   
CD player$125   $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50   
Navigation system $600$600    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights     $125$125
Compass   $0   
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200  $200$200
Leather door panel trim      $250
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Metal pedals   $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$1,140$3,190$4,290$1,475$5,740$7,890$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$3,150$335$4,600$6,750$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,971-3,028-322-4,285-6,286-5,969

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122010
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 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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