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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: $28,660

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,405

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Jetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 31.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $54,900 $26,995
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $51,058 $25,915
Technology Package 3,200   3,200  
Premium Plus Package 3,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 180     235
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995      
Driver Assistance Package     1,400  
Floor mats       235
Rear spoiler       375
Technology Package 2,976   2,976  
Premium Plus Package 3,024      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
All-weather floor mats 168     185
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926      
Driver Assistance Package     1,302  
Floor mats       185
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 8,200 575 5,175 845
Options (change) 7,630 536 4,814 670
Destination 975 975 975 820
Total Price $41,125 $45,200 $61,050 $28,660
Total Invoice $38,319 $42,107 $56,847 $27,405

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,361
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Jetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 31.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5170hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14180, 10705, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$41,125$45,200$61,050$28,660
Adjustments for Features-2,740-4,100-7,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,385$41,100$53,160$28,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$14,775$0
Total Invoice$38,319$42,107$56,847$27,405
Adjustments for Features-2,553-3,819-7,3470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,766$38,288$49,500$27,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,522$13,734$0

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

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Jetta
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 31.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Remote app$25 $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder   $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 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 $0 
App support   $0
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0 $0 
Handwriting recognition$200 $200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 $150 
Media drive$15 $15 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation system$600 $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250 $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 $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Boost gauge $75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 $250 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Performance meter  $150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Metal pedals $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
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,515$9,875$13,665$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,740$4,100$7,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,553-3,819-7,3470

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

Model Year20182017
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
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%
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Android Auto support100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested95040%
Total Not Requested141560%

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