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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,465

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,576

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,397

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelJettaAvalonAvalon
TrimGLIXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $32,145 $35,185
Base Invoice $22,795 $28,607 $31,312
Autobahn Package 2,050    
Navigation system 900 2,940 2,000
Preferred Accessory Package   347 347
Heated front seats   440  
Satellite radio   449 449
Autobahn Package 1,968    
Navigation system 864 2,405 1,700
Preferred Accessory Package   236 236
Heated front seats   352  
Satellite radio   359 359
Options (change) 2,950 4,176 2,796
Options (change) 2,832 3,352 2,295
Destination 770 720 720
Total Price $27,465 $37,041 $38,701
Total Invoice $26,397 $32,679 $34,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,771
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,909
Model Year201220092009
ModelJettaAvalonAvalon
TrimGLIXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9360, 12360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$27,465$37,041$38,701
Adjustments for Features0-2,690-4,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,465$34,351$34,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$115$0
Total Invoice$26,397$32,679$34,327
Adjustments for Features0-2,373-3,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,397$30,306$30,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$61

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year201220092009
ModelJettaAvalonAvalon
TrimGLIXLSLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,390$4,080$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,690$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,373-3,960

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122009
ModelJettaAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in111.0 in
Length182.2 in197.2 in
Width70.0 in72.8 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,124 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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