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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,335

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $8,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,114

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $6,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3JettaJetta
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Hybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $34,200 $42,500 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $28,738 $31,806 $39,527 $29,874 $28,109
Technology Package 2,700 2,700 2,600    
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575    
All-weather floor mats 180 180 180 235 235
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250      
Metal pedals 195 195      
Painted brake calipers (optional)     400    
Technology Package 2,512 2,512 2,418    
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536    
All-weather floor mats 168 168 168 185 185
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233      
Metal pedals 181 181      
Painted brake calipers (optional)     372    
Options (change) 6,600 6,600 3,755 235 235
Options (change) 6,142 6,142 3,494 185 185
Destination 925 925 925 820 820
Total Price $38,425 $41,725 $47,180 $32,175 $30,335
Total Invoice $35,805 $38,873 $43,946 $30,879 $29,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,734
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3JettaJetta
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Hybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionS6S6S6S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,425$41,725$47,180$32,175$30,335
Adjustments for Features-2,100-3,800-5,175-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,325$37,925$42,005$31,275$30,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$5,680$940$0
Total Invoice$35,805$38,873$43,946$30,879$29,114
Adjustments for Features-1,957-3,540-4,820-8640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,848$35,333$39,126$30,015$29,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,485$5,278$901$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3JettaJetta
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Hybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input   $50$50
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
USB port   $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,275$6,975$8,350$4,075$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,100$3,800$5,175$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,957-3,540-4,820-8640

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162016
ModelA3 / S3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in104.4 in
Length175.4 in183.3 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%

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