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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: $26,552

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $10,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020201020102010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3JettaJettaJetta
TrimA3 40A3 45S3TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,300 $36,500 $43,000 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575      
All-weather floor mats 180 180   225 225 225
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350   350
Cargo mat 160 160        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995 995 995      
Sunroof       1,000 1,000  
iPod integration       199 199  
Larger rear spoiler       499 499 499
Body kit       1,999 2,350 1,999
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536      
All-weather floor mats 168 168   175 175 175
Rear side airbags 325 325 325 310   310
Cargo mat 149 149        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926 926 926      
Sunroof       883 883  
iPod integration       176 176  
Larger rear spoiler       370 370 370
Body kit       1,685 2,075 1,685
Options (change) 2,510 2,510 1,920 4,272 4,273 3,073
Options (change) 2,337 2,337 1,787 3,599 3,679 2,540
Destination 995 995 995 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $36,805 $40,005 $45,915 $26,552 $28,713 $27,103

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,527
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,032
Model Year202020202020201020102010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3JettaJettaJetta
TrimA3 40A3 45S3TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionS7S7S7M6M6T6
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)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$36,805$40,005$45,915$26,552$28,713$27,103
Adjustments for Features-4,325-6,025-9,610-2000-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,480$33,980$36,305$26,352$28,713$25,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$3,825$399$2,760$0

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

Model Year202020202020201020102010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3JettaJettaJetta
TrimA3 40A3 45S3TDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200   
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   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system  $200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100   
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   
Obstacle detection, rear  $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
Cargo mat$40$40 $40$40$40
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   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300$300$300   
Larger rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100   
Apple CarPlay support  $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 rearview mirror  $150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125   
Boost gauge  $75   
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Interior ambient lighting  $150   
LED headlights  $1000   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75$75$75
Aluminum trim  $100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $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   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Metal pedals  $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$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$6,990$8,690$12,275$2,865$2,665$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,325$6,025$9,610$200$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-392-502-582-1850-1,074

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

Model Year20202010
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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