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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: $28,360

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3JettaJetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 31.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $54,500 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $50,686 $25,195 $28,362
Technology Package 3,000 3,000 3,900    
Premium Plus Package 3,250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575    
Cargo net 150 150 150 100 100
All-weather floor mats 180 180 180 235 235
Universal garage door opener 295 295 295    
Cargo mat 115 115 115    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325  
Floor mats       235 235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130  
Door sill trim plates       240 240
Technology Package 2,790 2,790 3,628    
Premium Plus Package 3,024        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536    
Cargo net 139 139 139 80 80
All-weather floor mats 168 168 168 185 185
Universal garage door opener 274 274 274    
Cargo mat 107 107 107    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270  
Floor mats       185 185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100  
Door sill trim plates       200 200
Options (change) 7,565 4,315 5,215 1,265 810
Options (change) 7,038 4,014 4,852 1,020 650
Destination 950 950 950 850 850
Total Price $39,715 $48,165 $60,665 $28,360 $31,205
Total Invoice $37,004 $44,862 $56,488 $27,065 $29,862

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,514
Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3JettaJetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 31.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionS7S6S7T6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10705, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,715$48,165$60,665$28,360$31,205
Adjustments for Features-3,140-6,640-7,765-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,575$41,525$52,900$27,835$31,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$16,325$0$3,370
Total Invoice$37,004$44,862$56,488$27,065$29,862
Adjustments for Features-2,926-6,185-7,230-5010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,078$38,677$49,258$26,564$29,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,599$15,180$0$3,298

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

Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3JettaJetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 31.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200  
6-speed automated manual $1100  $1100
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$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$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support   $0$0
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound  $250  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Boost gauge $75$75  
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Performance meter  $150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$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  
Metal pedals $75$75 $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, driver seat   $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $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$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$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  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,265$10,765$11,890$4,650$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,140$6,640$7,765$525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,926-6,185-7,230-5010

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

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

Model Year20172018
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.2,931 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

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
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested145069%
Total Not Requested66531%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested135063%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125065%
Total Not Requested66535%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125047%
Total Not Requested141553%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 2.0T GLI

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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