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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: $28,050

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $57,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,920

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $52,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelJettaA8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,995 $78,750
Base Invoice $25,915 $73,237
Floor mats 235  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Convenience Package   2,900
Floor mats 185  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Convenience Package   2,698
Options (change) 235 5,900
Options (change) 185 5,488
Destination 820 875
Total Price $28,050 $85,525
Total Invoice $26,920 $79,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,089
Model Year20172012
ModelJettaA8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4372hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/45-19
Total Price$28,050$85,525
Adjustments for Features0-9,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,050$76,295
Total Invoice$26,920$79,600
Adjustments for Features0-8,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,920$71,009

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172012
ModelJettaA8
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,775$12,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,591

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172012
ModelJettaA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in117.8 in
Length183.3 in202.2 in
Width70.0 in76.7 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.4,410 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 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested130081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested105070%

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