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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: $28,800

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,638

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelJettaAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimGLIXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $33,445 $35,250 $39,900
Base Invoice $22,795 $30,100 $31,726 $35,910
Autobahn Package 2,050      
Navigation system 900      
6-speed automated manual 1,100      
All-weather floor mats 235 200 200 200
Entune Audio System   1,300    
Floor mats   225 225 225
Autobahn Package 1,968      
Navigation system 864      
6-speed automated manual 1,056      
All-weather floor mats 185 120 120 120
Entune Audio System   1,157    
Floor mats   140 140 140
Options (change) 4,285 1,725 425 425
Options (change) 4,073 1,417 260 260
Destination 770 810 810 810
Total Price $28,800 $35,980 $36,485 $41,135
Total Invoice $27,638 $32,327 $32,796 $36,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,182
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelJettaAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimGLIXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG21/31 MPG21/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9?, 9785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$28,800$35,980$36,485$41,135
Adjustments for Features0-2,790-3,215-5,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,800$33,190$33,270$35,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$80$2,005
Total Invoice$27,638$32,327$32,796$36,980
Adjustments for Features0-2,507-2,890-5,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,638$29,820$29,906$31,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$86$1,820

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelJettaAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimGLIXLE PremiumXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,065$4,855$5,280$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790$3,215$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,507-2,890-5,340

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122014
ModelJettaAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in111.0 in
Length182.2 in195.2 in
Width70.0 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,461 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft316.0 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 XLE Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLE Touring

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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