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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $49,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $45,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelJettaJettaA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSELTDIA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $72,200 $80,900 $110,000
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $67,146 $75,238 $102,300
Sport Package 700        
Sunroof 900        
Navigation Package   1,200      
Wood trim         0
Sport Package 672        
Sunroof 864        
Navigation Package   1,152      
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 1,600 1,200 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,536 1,152 0 0 0
Destination 770 770 895 895 895
Total Price $23,765 $24,965 $73,095 $81,795 $110,895
Total Invoice $22,845 $23,997 $68,041 $76,133 $103,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,883
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelJettaJettaA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSELTDIA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$23,765$24,965$73,095$81,795$110,895
Adjustments for Features-250-11,105-11,105-18,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,740$24,965$61,990$70,690$92,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$8,700$30,825
Total Invoice$22,845$23,997$68,041$76,133$103,195
Adjustments for Features-240-10,337-10,336-16,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,821$23,997$57,704$65,797$86,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,176$0$8,093$28,666

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelJettaJettaA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSELTDIA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Power door closers    $300
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key$250$250  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Wide-view front camera    $150
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows    $200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,425$1,400$12,505$12,505$19,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$11,105$11,105$18,080
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-10,337-10,336-16,825

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20112013
ModelJettaA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in117.8 in
Length182.2 in202.2 in
Width70.0 in76.7 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.4,377 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested20038%
Total Not Requested32562%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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