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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,202

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $7,573

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,829

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $7,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062015201520152015
ModelJettaJettaJettaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLIA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,290 $23,590 $23,790 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $18,687 $21,702 $21,884 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Package 2 3,485 2,885 3,200        
Cargo net 69 69 69 150 150 150 150
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 180 180 180 180
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350 350 350 350
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800        
Rear spoiler 479 479 479        
Cold Weather Package       500 500 500  
Navigation Plus Package       1,900 1,900 1,900 2,600
iPod integration       350 350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550 550
Package 2 3,184 2,636 2,923        
Cargo net 55 55 55 139 139 139 139
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 168 168 168 168
Rear side airbags 310 310 310 325 325 325 325
Navigation system 1,589 1,589 1,589        
Rear spoiler 310 310 310        
Cold Weather Package       467 467 467  
Navigation Plus Package       1,768 1,768 1,768 2,418
iPod integration       325 325 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       511 511 511 511
Options (change) 6,282 5,682 5,997 3,980 3,980 3,980 3,830
Options (change) 5,512 4,964 5,251 3,703 3,703 3,703 3,561
Destination 630 630 630 895 895 895 895
Total Price $27,202 $29,902 $30,417 $34,775 $37,475 $38,075 $45,825
Total Invoice $24,829 $27,296 $27,765 $32,406 $34,916 $35,474 $42,680

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,548
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,690
Model Year2006200620062015201520152015
ModelJettaJettaJettaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLIA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5200hp I4200hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,202$29,902$30,417$34,775$37,475$38,075$45,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-325-2,025-2,025-3,725-6,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,202$28,902$30,092$32,750$35,450$34,350$39,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$2,890$0$2,700$1,600$7,075
Total Invoice$24,829$27,296$27,765$32,406$34,916$35,474$42,680
Adjustments for Features0-913-297-1,887-1,887-3,471-5,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,829$26,383$27,468$30,519$33,029$32,003$37,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,554$2,639$0$2,510$1,484$6,573

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2006200620062015201520152015
ModelJettaJettaJettaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLIA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
6-speed manual $150$150    
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100    
Proximity key      $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25$25
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity      $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200$200    
CD player$125$125$125    
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet      $150
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Boost gauge      $75
Compass$0$0$0    
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights  $125    
Headlight washers $50$50    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150     
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat      $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat      $100
Wood trim $300     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$2,525$3,525$2,850$4,550$4,550$6,250$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$325$2,025$2,025$3,725$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-913-297-1,887-1,887-3,471-5,588

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062015
ModelJettaA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in103.8 in
Length179.3 in175.4 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested331592%
Total Not Requested3008%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested95031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested264093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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