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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $11,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Jetta
TrimA3 40A3 45S3RS 3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,300 $36,500 $43,000 $56,200 $21,395
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 575  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250      
Metal pedals 195 195      
Sport Package         700
Sunroof         900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 536  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233      
Metal pedals 182 182      
Sport Package         672
Sunroof         864
Options (change) 1,020 1,020 575 575 1,600
Options (change) 951 951 536 536 1,536
Destination 995 995 995 995 770
Total Price $35,315 $38,515 $44,570 $57,770 $23,765

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,632
Model Year20202020202020202011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Jetta
TrimA3 40A3 45S3RS 3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4394hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionS7S7S7S7M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$35,315$38,515$44,570$57,770$23,765
Adjustments for Features-3,725-5,425-9,250-9,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,590$33,090$35,320$48,045$23,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$3,730$16,455$0

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

Model Year20202020202020202011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Jetta
TrimA3 40A3 45S3RS 3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100 
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100 
CD player    $125
iPod integration    $100
Navigation system    $600
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Compass  $0$0 
Cornering lights  $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150 
LED headlights  $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $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$50 $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
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 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,550$8,250$12,075$12,550$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,725$5,425$9,250$9,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-205-274-318-2580

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

Model Year20202011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in104.4 in
Length175.4 in182.2 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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