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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: $28,005

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $11,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172021202120212021
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3SELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $54,500 $25,745 $28,045 $26,345 $30,745
Technology Package 3,000 3,000 3,900        
Premium Plus Package 3,250            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575        
Cargo net 150 150 150 100 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 180 180 180 235 235 235 235
Universal garage door opener 295 295 295        
Cargo mat 115 115 115        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325 325    
Floor mats       235 235 235 235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130 130    
Door sill trim plates       240 240 240 240
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 80 80
All-weather floor mats 168 168 168 185 185 185 185
Universal garage door opener 274 274 274        
Cargo mat 107 107 107        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270 270    
Floor mats       185 185 185 185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100 100    
Door sill trim plates       200 200 200 200
Options (change) 7,565 4,315 5,215 1,265 1,265 810 810
Options (change) 7,038 4,014 4,852 1,020 1,020 650 650
Destination 950 950 950 995 995 995 995
Total Price $39,715 $48,165 $60,665 $28,005 $30,305 $28,150 $32,550

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,405
Model Year2017201720172021202120212021
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3SELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5147hp I4147hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionS7S6S7T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10705, 14400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19205/55-17205/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$39,715$48,165$60,665$28,005$30,305$28,150$32,550
Adjustments for Features-4,290-7,790-8,915-1,875-2,4750-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,425$40,375$51,750$26,130$27,830$28,150$31,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$16,325$0$1,700$2,020$5,570

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

Model Year2017201720172021202120212021
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3JettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3SELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200    
6-speed automated manual $1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300  
6-speed manual     $150$150
FWD$0  $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700    
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850   
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$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$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0  
Body kit$0$0$0  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0    
App support   $0$0$0$0
CD player   $125$125$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$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$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$0  
Cornering lights $50$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100$100    
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50    
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250    
LED headlights $1000$1000    
Performance meter  $150    
Power-folding mirrors  $50    
Steering-linked fog lights    $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150 $150
Xenon HID headlights$500   $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$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$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$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$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $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$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$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$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100    
Total Value of Features$7,265$10,765$11,890$4,850$5,450$2,975$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,290$7,790$8,915$1,875$2,475$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,997-7,256-8,301-135-1650-43

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

Model Year20172021
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in105.7 in
Length175.4 in185.1 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height55.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,889 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 / 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 mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
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 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
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 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
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
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 Requested125047%
Total Not Requested141553%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 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 SEL Premium

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 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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