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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: $29,605

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,352

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Jetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $54,500 $23,945
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $50,686 $22,987
Convenience Package 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 180 180 180 235
Heated front seats 500      
Metal pedals 195      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250      
Autobahn Package       2,250
Navigation Package       2,005
Rear spoiler       375
Convenience Package 838      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
All-weather floor mats 168 168 168 185
Heated front seats 467      
Metal pedals 181      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233      
Autobahn Package       2,160
Navigation Package       1,925
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 2,600 755 755 4,865
Options (change) 2,423 704 704 4,570
Destination 950 950 950 795
Total Price $34,750 $44,605 $56,205 $29,605
Total Invoice $32,389 $41,552 $52,340 $28,352

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,080
Model Year2017201720172013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Jetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionS7S6S7M6
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)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$34,750$44,605$56,205$29,605
Adjustments for Features-2,100-6,625-7,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,650$37,980$48,855$29,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,330$16,205$0
Total Invoice$32,389$41,552$52,340$28,352
Adjustments for Features-1,957-6,172-6,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,432$35,380$45,495$28,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,948$15,063$0

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

Model Year2017201720172013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Jetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
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$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
iPod integration   $100
Navigation system   $600
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge $75$75 
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,050$10,575$11,300$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,100$6,625$7,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,957-6,172-6,8450

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

Model Year20172013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in104.4 in
Length175.4 in182.2 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,198 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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 system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%

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