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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: $26,185

Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium   
Difference: $90,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,068

Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium   
Difference: $83,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelJettaJettaA8 / S8
TrimSEL PremiumGLIS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,805 $23,745 $115,900
Base Invoice $23,813 $22,795 $107,788
Rear spoiler 375 375  
All-weather floor mats 235 235 225
Autobahn Package   2,050  
Navigation system   900  
Rear spoiler 300 300  
All-weather floor mats 185 185 209
Autobahn Package   1,968  
Navigation system   864  
Options (change) 610 3,560 225
Options (change) 485 3,317 209
Destination 770 770 975
Total Price $26,185 $28,075 $117,100
Total Invoice $25,068 $26,882 $108,972

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,643
Model Year201220122018
ModelJettaJettaA8 / S8
TrimSEL PremiumGLIS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5200hp I4605hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18275/35-21
Total Price$26,185$28,075$117,100
Adjustments for Features-7250-18,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,460$28,075$98,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,615$0
Total Invoice$25,068$26,882$108,972
Adjustments for Features-6940-16,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,374$26,882$92,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,508$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201220122018
ModelJettaJettaA8 / S8
TrimSEL PremiumGLIS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$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 with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio$50 $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $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
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row  $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
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 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,600$1,875$20,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$18,220
Value of Feature Adjustments-6940-16,955

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122018
ModelJettaA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in117.8 in
Length182.2 in202.6 in
Width70.0 in76.7 in
Height57.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.7 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 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.2 ft3

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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 compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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