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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: $29,830

Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620212021
ModelA3A3JettaJetta
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSEL PremiumGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $28,045 $30,745
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Sport Package 1,800      
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    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325  
Cargo net     100 100
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130  
Floor mats     235 235
Cold Weather Package 637 637    
Sport Package 1,638      
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    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270  
Cargo net     80 80
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100  
Floor mats     185 185
Options (change) 9,010 5,785 790 335
Options (change) 8,213 5,266 635 265
Destination 720 720 995 995
Total Price $34,470 $40,485 $29,830 $32,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,701
Model Year2006200620212021
ModelA3A3JettaJetta
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSEL PremiumGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6147hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6S6T8M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,470$40,485$29,830$32,075
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-2,465-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$37,185$27,365$31,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$3,945

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2006200620212021
ModelA3A3JettaJetta
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSEL PremiumGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed automated manual $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Ski sack$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,375$6,675$5,840$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$2,465$765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,061-135-30

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062021
ModelA3Jetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in105.7 in
Length168.7 in185.1 in
Width69.5 in70.8 in
Height56.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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