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Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,575

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,486

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelA3A3JettaJettaJetta
Trim2.0T3.2 S line1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $25,380 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $24,366 $29,874 $28,109
Sport Package 1,800        
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
Convenience Package 675        
Navigation system 1,950 1,950      
Sound Package 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450      
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435      
Satellite radio 350 350      
Xenon HID headlights 650 800      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Rear spoiler     375    
Sport Package 1,638        
Cold Weather Package 637 637      
Convenience Package 614        
Navigation system 1,787 1,775      
Sound Package 819        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410      
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396      
Satellite radio 319 319      
Xenon HID headlights 592 728      
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001      
Rear spoiler     300    
Options (change) 9,010 5,785 375 0 0
Options (change) 8,213 5,266 300 0 0
Destination 720 720 820 820 820
Total Price $34,470 $40,485 $26,575 $31,940 $30,100
Total Invoice $31,931 $37,547 $25,486 $30,694 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,373
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelA3A3JettaJettaJetta
Trim2.0T3.2 S line1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6170hp I4170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6T6S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10400, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,470$40,485$26,575$31,940$30,100
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-2,010-1,910-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$37,185$24,565$30,030$29,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$5,465$4,750
Total Invoice$31,931$37,547$25,486$30,694$28,929
Adjustments for Features0-3,061-1,928-1,835-754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,931$34,486$23,558$28,859$28,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$0$5,301$4,617

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelA3A3JettaJettaJetta
Trim2.0T3.2 S line1.8T SEL PremiumHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
6-speed automated manual $1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
FWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Ski sack$50$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Total Value of Features$3,565$6,865$5,575$5,475$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$2,010$1,910$785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,061-1,928-1,835-754

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062016
ModelA3Jetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in104.4 in
Length168.7 in183.3 in
Width69.5 in70.0 in
Height56.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested103050%
Total Not Requested102550%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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