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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: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,753

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelJettaAvalonAvalon
TrimGLIBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $32,595 $35,835
Base Invoice $22,795 $29,336 $32,252
Autobahn Package 2,050    
Navigation system 900 2,350 1,450
Rear spoiler 375 349 349
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Floor mats   199 199
Heated front seats   440  
Autobahn Package 1,968    
Navigation system 864 2,092 1,291
Rear spoiler 300 219 219
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Floor mats   126 126
Heated front seats   392  
Options (change) 4,425 3,338 1,998
Options (change) 4,188 2,829 1,636
Destination 770 760 760
Total Price $28,940 $36,693 $38,593
Total Invoice $27,753 $32,925 $34,648

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,263
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,954
Model Year201220112011
ModelJettaAvalonAvalon
TrimGLIBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9660, 12660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$28,940$36,693$38,593
Adjustments for Features0-2,090-4,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,940$34,603$34,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$27,753$32,925$34,648
Adjustments for Features0-1,875-3,941
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,753$31,050$30,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$343$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year201220112011
ModelJettaAvalonAvalon
TrimGLIBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,390$4,480$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,090$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,875-3,941

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122011
ModelJettaAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in111.0 in
Length182.2 in197.6 in
Width70.0 in72.8 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
JBL, 660W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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