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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: $28,360

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Jetta
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS31.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $34,200 $42,500 $26,245
Base Invoice $28,738 $31,806 $39,527 $25,195
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700    
Prestige Package 6,150 6,150 6,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Cargo net 150 150 150 100
All-weather floor mats 180 180 180 235
Cargo mat 115 115 115  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Floor mats       235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Door sill trim plates       240
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512    
Prestige Package 5,718 5,718 5,718  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Cargo net 139 139 139 80
All-weather floor mats 168 168 168 185
Cargo mat 107 107 107  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
Floor mats       185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Door sill trim plates       200
Options (change) 9,870 9,870 7,170 1,265
Options (change) 9,180 9,180 6,668 1,020
Destination 925 925 925 850
Total Price $41,695 $44,995 $50,595 $28,360
Total Invoice $38,843 $41,911 $47,120 $27,065

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,168
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Jetta
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS31.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionS6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$41,695$44,995$50,595$28,360
Adjustments for Features-3,875-5,575-6,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,820$39,420$43,670$28,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$5,850$0
Total Invoice$38,843$41,911$47,120$27,065
Adjustments for Features-3,610-5,193-6,4490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,233$36,718$40,671$27,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,485$5,438$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Jetta
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS31.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Body kit$0$0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Mirrorlink support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Metal pedals  $75 
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 recliner, 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,325$9,025$10,375$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$5,575$6,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,610-5,193-6,4490

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162018
ModelA3 / S3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in104.4 in
Length175.4 in183.3 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.2,931 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested212549%
Total Not Requested222551%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested212549%
Total Not Requested222551%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested202548%
Total Not Requested222552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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