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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,402

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $8,503

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,240

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $8,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017200620062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3JettaJettaJetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 32.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $54,500 $20,290 $23,590 $23,790
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $50,686 $18,687 $21,702 $21,884
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
Heated front seats 500          
Package 2       3,485 2,885 3,200
Rear spoiler       479 479 479
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 325 325 326 310 310 310
Heated front seats 467          
Package 2       3,184 2,636 2,923
Rear spoiler       310 310 310
Options (change) 1,755 1,255 1,255 4,482 3,882 4,197
Options (change) 1,635 1,168 1,169 3,923 3,375 3,662
Destination 950 950 950 630 630 630
Total Price $33,905 $45,105 $56,705 $25,402 $28,102 $28,617
Total Invoice $31,601 $42,016 $52,805 $23,240 $25,707 $26,176

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,203
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,217
Model Year201720172017200620062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3JettaJettaJetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 32.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5150hp I5200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS7S6S7M5M6M6
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)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$33,905$45,105$56,705$25,402$28,102$28,617
Adjustments for Features-2,300-7,275-7,9500-1,000-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,605$37,830$48,755$25,402$27,102$28,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,225$17,150$0$1,700$2,890
Total Invoice$31,601$42,016$52,805$23,240$25,707$26,176
Adjustments for Features-2,144-6,777-7,4030-915-297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,457$35,239$45,402$23,240$24,792$25,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,782$15,945$0$1,552$2,639

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201720172017200620062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3JettaJettaJetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 32.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200   
6-speed automated manual $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   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
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$500   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0   
Body kit (gray/black)     $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100   
Apple CarPlay support $100$100   
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
HD radio$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125   
Boost gauge $75$75   
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers  $50 $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors  $50   
Xenon HID headlights$500   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  $100
Folding passenger seat   $150$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100    
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100    
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150   
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100   
Total Value of Features$4,975$9,950$10,625$2,675$3,675$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$7,275$7,950$0$1,000$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,144-6,777-7,4030-915-297

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in101.5 in
Length175.4 in179.3 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height55.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,198 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
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
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 windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested321589%
Total Not Requested40011%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested197565%
Total Not Requested105035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

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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