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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $9,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $8,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelA3A3JettaJetta
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSELTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $20,539 $22,075
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Premium Package 1,500      
Convenience Package 350      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
iPod integration 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Sport Package     700  
Sunroof     900  
Navigation Package       1,200
Cold Weather Package 650 650    
Premium Package 1,396      
Convenience Package 325      
Navigation system 1,813 1,813    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418    
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405    
iPod integration 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Sport Package     672  
Sunroof     864  
Navigation Package       1,152
Options (change) 6,485 4,635 1,600 1,200
Options (change) 6,030 4,309 1,536 1,152
Destination 775 775 770 770
Total Price $33,190 $40,325 $23,765 $24,965
Total Invoice $30,920 $37,555 $22,845 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,872
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelA3A3JettaJetta
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSELTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6S6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$33,190$40,325$23,765$24,965
Adjustments for Features-2,390-5,440-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,800$34,885$23,740$24,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,085$0$1,225
Total Invoice$30,920$37,555$22,845$23,997
Adjustments for Features-2,227-5,066-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,693$32,489$22,821$23,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,796$0$1,176

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelA3A3JettaJetta
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSELTDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed automated manual $1100  
5-speed manual  $0 
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Ski sack$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,615$7,665$2,250$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,390$5,440$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,227-5,066-240

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082011
ModelA3Jetta
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in104.4 in
Length168.7 in182.2 in
Width69.5 in70.0 in
Height56.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft315.5 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested48023%
Total Not Requested162577%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%

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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested35067%
Total Not Requested17533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested77572%
Total Not Requested30028%

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