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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: $28,500

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $7,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,125

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3JettaJetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 31.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $54,900 $25,380 $29,280
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $51,058 $24,366 $28,109
Convenience Package 950        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575    
All-weather floor mats 180     235 235
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250        
Universal garage door opener 295 295      
Metal pedals 195        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995        
Driver Assistance Package       695  
Lighting Package       995  
Rear spoiler       375  
Convenience Package 884        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536    
All-weather floor mats 168     185 185
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233        
Universal garage door opener 274 274      
Metal pedals 182        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926        
Driver Assistance Package       598  
Lighting Package       856  
Rear spoiler       300  
Options (change) 3,440 870 575 2,300 235
Options (change) 3,203 810 536 1,939 185
Destination 975 975 975 820 820
Total Price $36,365 $45,495 $56,450 $28,500 $30,335
Total Invoice $33,892 $42,381 $52,569 $27,125 $29,114

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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: $6,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,946
Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3JettaJetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 31.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,365$45,495$56,450$28,500$30,335
Adjustments for Features-1,800-6,350-6,725-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,565$39,145$49,725$27,600$30,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,580$15,160$0$2,735
Total Invoice$33,892$42,381$52,569$27,125$29,114
Adjustments for Features-1,678-5,915-6,263-8570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,214$36,466$46,306$26,268$29,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,252$14,092$0$2,846

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

Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3JettaJetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 31.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$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  
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  
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation system   $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 $150
Boost gauge $75$75  
Compass $0$0  
Cornering lights $50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
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 
All-weather floor mats$75  $75$75
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$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $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 $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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,275$10,825$11,200$5,375$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$6,350$6,725$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,678-5,915-6,263-8570

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

Model Year20182015
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.2,860 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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