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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,102

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $7,078

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,707

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $7,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelJettaJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.0TGLIA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $23,790 $31,950 $43,650 $54,900
Base Invoice $21,702 $21,884 $29,714 $40,596 $51,058
Package 2 2,885 3,200      
Rear spoiler 479 479      
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350 350
All-weather floor mats 99 99 180    
Cargo net 69 69 155 155  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995    
Package 2 2,636 2,923      
Rear spoiler 310 310      
Rear side airbags 310 310 325 325 326
All-weather floor mats 64 64 168    
Cargo net 55 55 144 144  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     926    
Options (change) 3,882 4,197 2,255 1,080 925
Options (change) 3,375 3,662 2,099 1,005 862
Destination 630 630 975 975 975
Total Price $28,102 $28,617 $35,180 $45,705 $56,800
Total Invoice $25,707 $26,176 $32,788 $42,576 $52,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,478
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,578
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelJettaJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.0TGLIA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionM6M6S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$28,102$28,617$35,180$45,705$56,800
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,275-7,275-7,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,427$28,617$32,905$38,430$48,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,190$0$5,525$16,085
Total Invoice$25,707$26,176$32,788$42,576$52,895
Adjustments for Features-6170-2,120-6,777-7,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,090$26,176$30,668$35,799$45,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,086$0$5,131$14,954

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

Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelJettaJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.0TGLIA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning  $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
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Body kit (gray/black) $0   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Boost gauge   $75$75
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights $125   
Headlight washers$50$50  $50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75  
Aluminum trim $100 $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150    
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
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, passenger 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
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$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 
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 suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Wood trim$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,790$3,115$5,390$10,390$10,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$0$2,275$7,275$7,810
Value of Feature Adjustments-6170-2,120-6,777-7,273

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

Model Year20062018
ModelJettaA3 / S3 / RS3
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.3,198 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 2.0T

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested202567%
Total Not Requested100033%

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%

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