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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,655

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $39,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelJettaJettaModel SModel S
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,245 $29,545 $67,400 $92,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Floor mats 235 235    
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     750 750
Panoramic sunroof     1,500 1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Floor mats 185 185    
Tech Package     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Options (change) 560 235 6,000 6,000
Options (change) 455 185 0 0
Destination 850 850 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $27,655 $30,630 $67,070 $92,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,284
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelJettaJettaModel SModel S
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4210hp I4302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT6S6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$27,655$30,630$67,070$92,070
Adjustments for Features-5000-705-4,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,155$30,630$66,365$87,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,475$0$21,075

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelJettaJettaModel SModel S
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLIBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power liftgate  $350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0 
85 kWh battery pack   $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000
High-performance inverter   $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,230$5,730$6,435$10,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$705$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments-479067318

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182012
ModelJettaModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in116.5 in
Length183.3 in196.0 in
Width70.0 in77.3 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.763.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested128552%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested108547%

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