That's the downside, the TDI model may be two or three thousand dollars more than the gasoline model, and the TDI model doesnt come as a base, it has a lot of extra options as standard, such as 6-CD changer and leatherette seats.
They say that it'll pay off after driving 5,000 Miles.
I don't remember if they said 5,000 or 15,000.
A gallon of diesel goes much further than a gallon of gas, so you still come out ahead. Plus a diesel motor is less complicated than gas (and infinitely less complicated than a stupid hybrid) .. I can't fathom why they are not more popular (well I can, it's just that no-one markets them).
Congrats on the Diesel Jetta - they are awesome!
Cameron.
They are also more reliable than gasoline engines.
Meaning that their odometer will keep going.