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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: $30,469

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,571

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,289

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelJettaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimGLIA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $30,900 $34,200 $42,500
Base Invoice $23,094 $28,738 $31,806 $39,527
Autobahn Package 2,405      
Navigation system 1,990      
All-weather floor mats 185 180 180 180
Cargo net 69 150 150 150
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350
Technology Package   2,700 2,700 2,600
Premium Plus Package   2,700 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Cargo mat   115 115 115
Metal pedals   195 195  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250  
Autobahn Package 2,227      
Navigation system 1,758      
All-weather floor mats 145 168 168 168
Cargo net 55 139 139 139
Rear side airbags 310 325 325 325
Technology Package   2,512 2,512 2,418
Premium Plus Package   2,512 2,512  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Cargo mat   107 107 107
Metal pedals   181 181  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233 233  
Options (change) 4,999 7,215 7,215 3,970
Options (change) 4,495 6,713 6,713 3,693
Destination 700 925 925 925
Total Price $30,469 $39,040 $42,340 $47,395
Total Invoice $28,289 $36,376 $39,444 $44,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,161
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,978
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelJettaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimGLIA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,469$39,040$42,340$47,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,410-6,110-7,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,469$34,630$36,230$39,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600$5,280
Total Invoice$28,289$36,376$39,444$44,145
Adjustments for Features0-4,109-5,692-6,972
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,289$32,267$33,752$37,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,485$4,906

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelJettaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimGLIA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,740$6,150$7,850$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,410$6,110$7,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,109-5,692-6,972

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092016
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 Weight3,231 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 GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested45029%
Total Not Requested110071%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested45029%
Total Not Requested110071%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

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