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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: $27,202

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $11,278

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,829

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $11,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016200620062006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3JettaJettaJetta
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS32.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $34,200 $42,500 $20,290 $23,590 $23,790
Base Invoice $28,738 $31,806 $39,527 $18,687 $21,702 $21,884
Technology Package 2,700 2,700 2,600      
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575      
Cargo net 150 150 150 69 69 69
All-weather floor mats 180 180 180 99 99 99
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350 350 350
Package 2       3,485 2,885 3,200
Rear spoiler       479 479 479
Navigation system       1,800 1,800 1,800
Technology Package 2,512 2,512 2,418      
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536      
Cargo net 139 139 139 55 55 55
All-weather floor mats 168 168 168 64 64 64
Rear side airbags 325 325 325 310 310 310
Package 2       3,184 2,636 2,923
Rear spoiler       310 310 310
Navigation system       1,589 1,589 1,589
Options (change) 6,655 6,655 3,855 6,282 5,682 5,997
Options (change) 6,192 6,192 3,586 5,512 4,964 5,251
Destination 925 925 925 630 630 630
Total Price $38,480 $41,780 $47,280 $27,202 $29,902 $30,417
Total Invoice $35,855 $38,923 $44,038 $24,829 $27,296 $27,765

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,303
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,322
Model Year201620162016200620062006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3JettaJettaJetta
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS32.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4150hp I5200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS6S6S6M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$38,480$41,780$47,280$27,202$29,902$30,417
Adjustments for Features-3,975-5,675-6,9500-1,000-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,505$36,105$40,330$27,202$28,902$30,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$5,825$0$1,700$2,890
Total Invoice$35,855$38,923$44,038$24,829$27,296$27,765
Adjustments for Features-3,704-5,287-6,4730-913-297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,151$33,636$37,565$24,829$26,383$27,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,485$5,414$0$1,554$2,639

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620162016200620062006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3JettaJettaJetta
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS32.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100   
5-speed manual   $0  
6-speed manual    $150$150
FWD$0  $0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700   
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Body kit (gray/black)     $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125   
Boost gauge  $75   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers    $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  $100
Folding passenger seat   $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$6,500$8,200$9,475$2,525$3,525$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,975$5,675$6,950$0$1,000$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,704-5,287-6,4730-913-297

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162006
ModelA3 / S3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in101.5 in
Length175.4 in179.3 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height55.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,260 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested331592%
Total Not Requested3008%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested95031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested264093%
Total Not Requested2007%

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