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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: $27,570

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,342

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelA3A3JettaJetta
Trim2.0T3.21.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $25,380 $29,280
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $24,366 $28,109
S Line Package 2,000      
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Convenience Package 1,800      
Sport Package 1,400 1,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Lighting Package     995  
Rear spoiler     375  
S Line Package 1,860      
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Navigation system 1,813 1,813    
Convenience Package 1,675      
Sport Package 1,303 1,303    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Lighting Package     856  
Rear spoiler     300  
Options (change) 9,225 5,425 1,370 0
Options (change) 8,581 5,046 1,156 0
Destination 825 825 820 820
Total Price $36,970 $42,125 $27,570 $30,100
Total Invoice $34,441 $39,235 $26,342 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,118
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelA3A3JettaJetta
Trim2.0T3.21.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6T6M6
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)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,970$42,125$27,570$30,100
Adjustments for Features-390-3,040-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,580$39,085$27,170$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0$2,930
Total Invoice$34,441$39,235$26,342$28,929
Adjustments for Features-363-2,831-3820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,078$36,404$25,960$28,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0$2,969

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009200920152015
ModelA3A3JettaJetta
Trim2.0T3.21.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration  $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$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$3,690$6,340$3,700$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$390$3,040$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-363-2,831-3820

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092015
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.2,860 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

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested78062%
Total Not Requested47538%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

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