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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: $28,150

Volkswagen Jetta GLI S   
Difference: $19,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620212021
ModelA3 / S3JettaJetta
TrimS3GLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $26,345 $30,745
Technology Package 2,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Painted brake calipers (optional) 400    
Cargo net 150 100 100
All-weather floor mats 180 235 235
Cargo mat 115    
Floor mats   235 235
Door sill trim plates   240 240
Technology Package 2,418    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Painted brake calipers (optional) 372    
Cargo net 139 80 80
All-weather floor mats 168 185 185
Cargo mat 107    
Floor mats   185 185
Door sill trim plates   200 200
Options (change) 4,020 810 810
Options (change) 3,740 650 650
Destination 925 995 995
Total Price $47,445 $28,150 $32,550

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,978
Model Year201620212021
ModelA3 / S3JettaJetta
TrimS3GLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionS6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG24/33 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$47,445$28,150$32,550
Adjustments for Features-6,0250-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,420$28,150$31,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,550

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620212021
ModelA3 / S3JettaJetta
TrimS3GLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,225$2,200$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,025$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6120-43

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162021
ModelA3 / S3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in105.7 in
Length175.4 in185.1 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height55.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,225 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

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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