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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: $26,413

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $7,707

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,487

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $7,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201020102010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3JettaJettaJetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $54,500 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $50,686 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575      
Heated front seats 500          
All-weather floor mats 180 180 180 225 225 225
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350   350
Cargo mat 115 115 115      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250          
iPod integration       199 199  
Rear spoiler       360   360
Sunroof       1,000 1,000  
Body kit       1,999 2,350 1,999
Larger rear spoiler         499  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536      
Heated front seats 467          
All-weather floor mats 168 168 168 175 175 175
Rear side airbags 325 325 326 310   310
Cargo mat 107 107 107      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233          
iPod integration       176 176  
Rear spoiler       280   280
Sunroof       883 883  
Body kit       1,685 2,075 1,685
Larger rear spoiler         370  
Options (change) 1,970 1,220 1,220 4,133 4,273 2,934
Options (change) 1,836 1,136 1,137 3,509 3,679 2,450
Destination 950 950 950 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $34,120 $45,070 $56,670 $26,413 $28,713 $26,964
Total Invoice $31,802 $41,984 $52,773 $24,487 $26,681 $25,216

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,281
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,909
Model Year201720172017201020102010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3JettaJettaJetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionS7S6S7M6M6T6
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)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$34,120$45,070$56,670$26,413$28,713$26,964
Adjustments for Features-4,025-9,075-9,800-2000-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,095$35,995$46,870$26,213$28,713$25,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,900$16,775$399$2,899$0
Total Invoice$31,802$41,984$52,773$24,487$26,681$25,216
Adjustments for Features-3,752-8,454-9,126-1850-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,050$33,530$43,647$24,302$26,681$24,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,480$15,597$161$2,540$0

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

Model Year201720172017201020102010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3JettaJettaJetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200   
6-speed automated manual $1100    
6-speed manual   $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
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   
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225
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   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
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$0$0$0
Larger rear spoiler    $200 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100   
Apple CarPlay support $100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
HD radio$50$50$50   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
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   
Headlight washers  $50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150   
LED headlights $1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors  $50   
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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   
Metal pedals $75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100    
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100   
Total Value of Features$6,825$11,875$12,600$3,000$2,800$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,025$9,075$9,800$200$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,752-8,454-9,126-1850-1,075

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

Model Year20172010
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.3,231 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 TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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