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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: $30,335

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $11,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,114

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $9,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820162016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3JettaJetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3Hybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $54,900 $31,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $51,058 $29,874 $28,109
Premium Plus Package 3,250        
Technology Package 3,200        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995        
Metal pedals 195        
Universal garage door opener 295 295      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250        
All-weather floor mats 180     235 235
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575    
Premium Plus Package 3,024        
Technology Package 2,976        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926        
Metal pedals 182        
Universal garage door opener 274 274      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233        
All-weather floor mats 168     185 185
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536    
Options (change) 8,940 870 575 235 235
Options (change) 8,319 810 536 185 185
Destination 975 975 975 820 820
Total Price $41,865 $45,495 $56,450 $32,175 $30,335
Total Invoice $39,008 $42,381 $52,569 $30,879 $29,114

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,967
Model Year20182018201820162016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3JettaJetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3Hybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14180, 10180, 10?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,865$45,495$56,450$32,175$30,335
Adjustments for Features-4,215-5,500-5,875-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,650$39,995$50,575$31,275$30,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,345$12,925$940$0
Total Invoice$39,008$42,381$52,569$30,879$29,114
Adjustments for Features-3,927-5,124-5,471-8640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,081$37,257$47,098$30,015$29,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,176$12,017$901$0

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

Model Year20182018201820162016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3JettaJetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3Hybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Remote app$25  $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
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 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500  
Exterior 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
App support   $0$0
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0    
Handwriting recognition$200    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
Media drive$15    
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
Navigation system$600  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Boost gauge $75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights $50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75  $75$75
Aluminum trim$100$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
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 $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 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,615$9,900$10,275$5,300$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,215$5,500$5,875$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,927-5,124-5,471-8640

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

Model Year20182016
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested145060%
Total Not Requested95040%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115048%
Total Not Requested126552%

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