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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: $26,065

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $12,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,053

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $10,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelA3Jetta
Trim2.0 TDITDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,250 $22,995
Base Invoice $28,134 $22,075
Navigation system 2,000  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration -200  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Navigation Package   1,200
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation system 1,860  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration -186  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Navigation Package   1,152
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 7,150 2,300
Options (change) 6,652 2,208
Destination 875 770
Total Price $38,275 $26,065
Total Invoice $35,661 $25,053

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,356
Model Year20122011
ModelA3Jetta
Trim2.0 TDITDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$38,275$26,065
Adjustments for Features-3,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,785$26,065
Total Invoice$35,661$25,053
Adjustments for Features-3,2520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,409$25,053

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122011
ModelA3Jetta
Trim2.0 TDITDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,415$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2520

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,362 lb.3,216 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested30519%
Total Not Requested127581%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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