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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: $29,655

Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820202020
ModelA3A3JettaJetta
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSEL PremiumGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $27,945 $29,945
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Convenience Package 350      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
S Line Package 2,500      
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    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325  
Cargo net     100 100
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130  
Floor mats     235 235
Cold Weather Package 650 650    
Convenience Package 325      
Navigation system 1,813 1,813    
S Line Package 2,326      
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    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270  
Cargo net     80 80
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100  
Floor mats     185 185
Options (change) 8,285 5,435 790 335
Options (change) 7,705 5,054 635 265
Destination 775 775 920 920
Total Price $34,990 $41,125 $29,655 $31,200

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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: $7,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,436
Model Year2008200820202020
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)140, 10195, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,990$41,125$29,655$31,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-2,315-690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,990$38,275$27,340$30,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$3,170

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820202020
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 
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
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
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 player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
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$3,575$6,425$5,890$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$2,315$690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-121-26

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082020
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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
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
Total Requested128048%
Total Not Requested137552%

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 opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
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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