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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: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $95,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $88,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220102010
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaR8R8
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $114,200 $146,000
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $106,206 $135,780
Navigation Package 1,130          
Premium Package 1,440          
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375    
Navigation system       900 2,100  
Autobahn Package       2,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost)         650 650
iPod integration         100 0
Navigation Package 1,084          
Premium Package 1,382          
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300    
Navigation system       864 1,953  
Autobahn Package       1,968    
Metallic paint (extra cost)         605 605
iPod integration         93 0
Options (change) 2,945 375 375 3,325 2,850 650
Options (change) 2,766 300 300 3,132 2,651 605
Destination 770 770 770 770 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100 3,000
Total Price $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840 $120,350 $150,850
Total Invoice $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697 $112,157 $140,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $92,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,480
Model Year201220122012201220102010
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaR8R8
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4420hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6M5T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840$120,350$150,850
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-3,430-5,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365$116,920$145,630
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$0$28,710
Total Invoice$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697$112,157$140,585
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,151-455-3,196-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242$108,961$135,720
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$251$2,761$0$26,759

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi R8

Model Year201220122012201220102010
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaR8R8
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150$150
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera     $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50  
Cargo net     $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration    $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door    $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler    $400$400
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325   
CD player$125  $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50   
Surround sound     $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
LED headlights     $1000
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces    $900$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  
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
No leather in second row    $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,415$3,515$4,615$3,890$6,845$8,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$3,430$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,151-455-3,196-4,865

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122010
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 TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested65063%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252%
Total Not Requested150098%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested184082%

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