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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: $29,370

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,167

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelA3A3JettaJetta
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $29,933 $22,987
S Line Package 2,500      
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
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    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Autobahn Package       2,250
Navigation Package       2,005
Rear spoiler       375
S Line Package 2,326      
Cold Weather Package 650 650    
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    
Xenon HID headlights 745 745    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Autobahn Package       2,160
Navigation Package       1,925
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 8,285 5,435 0 4,630
Options (change) 7,705 5,054 0 4,385
Destination 775 775 795 795
Total Price $34,990 $41,125 $31,975 $29,370
Total Invoice $32,595 $38,300 $30,728 $28,167

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,506
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelA3A3JettaJetta
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,990$41,125$31,975$29,370
Adjustments for Features-990-3,840-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,000$37,285$31,375$29,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$2,005$0
Total Invoice$32,595$38,300$30,728$28,167
Adjustments for Features-922-3,576-5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,673$34,724$30,151$28,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$1,984$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelA3A3JettaJetta
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed automated manual $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player  $125 
HD radio   $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  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,065$6,915$3,675$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$3,840$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-922-3,576-5770

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082013
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

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested128048%
Total Not Requested137552%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0Yes
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 GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested144064%
Total Not Requested80036%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

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