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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,660

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,405

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Jetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS31.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $26,995
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $25,915
Technology Package 3,000    
Premium Plus Package 3,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 180 180 235
Prestige Package   5,500  
Floor mats     235
Rear spoiler     375
Technology Package 2,790    
Premium Plus Package 3,024    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
All-weather floor mats 168 168 185
Prestige Package   5,116  
Floor mats     185
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 7,005 6,255 845
Options (change) 6,518 5,820 670
Destination 950 950 820
Total Price $39,155 $50,105 $28,660
Total Invoice $36,484 $46,668 $27,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,178
Model Year201720172017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Jetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS31.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionS7S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10705, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$39,155$50,105$28,660
Adjustments for Features-2,040-7,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,115$42,740$28,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,625$0
Total Invoice$36,484$46,668$27,405
Adjustments for Features-1,901-6,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,583$39,808$27,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,225$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201720172017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Jetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS31.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support  $0
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights $1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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$6,590$11,915$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,040$7,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,901-6,8600

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in104.4 in
Length175.4 in183.3 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,940 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested145069%
Total Not Requested66531%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested65030%
Total Not Requested150070%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested210047%
Total Not Requested239053%

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