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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $97,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $90,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelJettaJettaR8R8R8
TrimSELTDI4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Sport Package 700        
Sunroof 900        
Navigation Package   1,200      
Navigation system     2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650 650
iPod integration     100 0 0
Sport Package 672        
Sunroof 864        
Navigation Package   1,152      
Navigation system     1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605 605
iPod integration     93 0 0
Options (change) 1,600 1,200 2,850 650 650
Options (change) 1,536 1,152 2,651 605 605
Destination 770 770 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $23,765 $24,965 $121,300 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $22,845 $23,997 $113,107 $143,425 $186,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $93,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,831
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelJettaJettaR8R8R8
TrimSELTDI4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionM5M6M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$23,765$24,965$121,300$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features-250-3,705-5,495-6,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,740$24,965$117,595$148,405$194,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$30,810$76,650
Total Invoice$22,845$23,997$113,107$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features-240-3,455-5,121-6,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,821$23,997$109,652$138,304$180,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,176$0$28,652$71,223

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelJettaJettaR8R8R8
TrimSELTDI4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400 
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
HD radio$50$50   
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
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 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Dampers, manually adjustable    $400
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,315$3,290$6,995$8,785$9,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$3,705$5,495$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-3,455-5,121-6,104

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112012
ModelJettaR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.4 in104.3 in
Length182.2 in174.5 in
Width70.0 in75.0 in
Height57.2 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested42581%
Total Not Requested10019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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