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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: $27,570

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $92,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,342

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $85,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelJettaJettaJettaR8
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,380 $26,410 $29,280 $114,200
Base Invoice $24,366 $25,353 $28,109 $106,206
Lighting Package 995      
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package   1,690    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       650
Navigation system       2,000
Lighting Package 856      
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package   1,454    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       605
Navigation system       1,860
Options (change) 1,370 2,065 0 2,650
Options (change) 1,156 1,754 0 2,465
Destination 820 820 820 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $27,570 $29,295 $30,100 $120,150
Total Invoice $26,342 $27,927 $28,929 $111,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $92,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,332
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelJettaJettaJettaR8
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4420hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$27,570$29,295$30,100$120,150
Adjustments for Features-4500-50-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,120$29,295$30,050$119,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,175$2,930$0
Total Invoice$26,342$27,927$28,929$111,971
Adjustments for Features-4300-48-727
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,912$27,927$28,881$111,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,969$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi R8

Model Year2015201520152009
ModelJettaJettaJettaR8
Trim1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration   $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row   $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$5,165$4,715$4,765$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0$50$780
Value of Feature Adjustments-4300-48-727

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152009
ModelJettaR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.4 in104.3 in
Length183.3 in174.5 in
Width70.0 in75.0 in
Height57.2 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,860 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 Volume15.7 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL

Lighting and Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

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