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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,605

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,352

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162013
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Jetta
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $34,200 $42,500 $23,945
Base Invoice $28,738 $31,806 $39,527 $22,987
Technology Package 2,700 2,700 2,600  
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 180 180 180 235
Metal pedals 195 195    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250    
Autobahn Package       2,250
Navigation Package       2,005
Rear spoiler       375
Technology Package 2,512 2,512 2,418  
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
All-weather floor mats 168 168 168 185
Metal pedals 181 181    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233    
Autobahn Package       2,160
Navigation Package       1,925
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 6,600 6,600 3,355 4,865
Options (change) 6,142 6,142 3,122 4,570
Destination 925 925 925 795
Total Price $38,425 $41,725 $46,780 $29,605
Total Invoice $35,805 $38,873 $43,574 $28,352

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,912
Model Year2016201620162013
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Jetta
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS6S6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,425$41,725$46,780$29,605
Adjustments for Features-3,800-5,500-6,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,625$36,225$39,905$29,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$5,280$0
Total Invoice$35,805$38,873$43,574$28,352
Adjustments for Features-3,541-5,124-6,4040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,264$33,749$37,170$28,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,485$4,906$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2016201620162013
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Jetta
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,050$7,750$9,125$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,800$5,500$6,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,541-5,124-6,4040

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162013
ModelA3 / S3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in104.4 in
Length175.4 in182.2 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

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 camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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