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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,215

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $51,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,277

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $46,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaA8
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $74,550
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $69,331
Navigation Package 1,130        
Premium Package 1,440        
Autobahn Package       2,050  
Navigation system       900  
Navigation Package 1,084        
Premium Package 1,382        
Autobahn Package       1,968  
Navigation system       864  
Options (change) 2,570 0 0 2,950 0
Options (change) 2,466 0 0 2,832 0
Destination 770 770 770 770 825
Total Price $26,115 $24,215 $25,575 $27,465 $75,375
Total Invoice $25,100 $23,277 $24,583 $26,397 $70,156

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,141
Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaA8
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4350hp V8
TransmissionM6M5T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$26,115$24,215$25,575$27,465$75,375
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-11,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,115$24,115$24,375$26,990$63,735
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$0
Total Invoice$25,100$23,277$24,583$26,397$70,156
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,153-457-10,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,100$23,181$23,430$25,940$59,322
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$249$2,759$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaA8
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLIA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150 
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power door closers    $300
Power trunk closer    $350
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row    $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera    $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents    $100
Residual heat    $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player$125  $125 
HD radio $50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights    $125
Compass   $0 
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear    $100
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces    $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$50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$1,325$1,425$2,525$1,800$12,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$11,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,153-457-10,834

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122010
ModelJettaA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in115.9 in
Length182.2 in199.3 in
Width70.0 in74.6 in
Height57.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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 compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested144064%
Total Not Requested80036%

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