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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: $28,479

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,311

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,531

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Jetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $54,900 $24,770
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $51,058 $23,094
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Cargo net 155 155   69
All-weather floor mats 180     185
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350
Cargo mat 160      
Metal pedals 195      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250      
Autobahn Package       2,405
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Cargo net 144 144   55
All-weather floor mats 168     145
Rear side airbags 325 325 326 310
Cargo mat 149      
Metal pedals 182      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233      
Autobahn Package       2,227
Options (change) 1,865 1,080 925 3,009
Options (change) 1,737 1,005 862 2,737
Destination 975 975 975 700
Total Price $34,790 $45,705 $56,800 $28,479
Total Invoice $32,426 $42,576 $52,895 $26,531

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,636
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,402
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Jetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$34,790$45,705$56,800$28,479
Adjustments for Features-2,675-8,085-8,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,115$37,620$48,280$28,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,505$16,165$0
Total Invoice$32,426$42,576$52,895$26,531
Adjustments for Features-2,493-7,531-7,9340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,933$35,045$44,961$26,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,112$15,028$0

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

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Jetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat$40  $40
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $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
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
HD radio$50$50$50 
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
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75  $75
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height 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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,580$10,990$11,425$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$8,085$8,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,493-7,531-7,9340

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

Model Year20182009
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 GLI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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