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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: $28,479

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,311

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,531

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGLIA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $31,950 $43,650 $54,900
Base Invoice $23,094 $29,714 $40,596 $51,058
Autobahn Package 2,405      
All-weather floor mats 185 180    
Cargo net 69 155 155  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Metal pedals   195    
Cargo mat   160    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250    
Autobahn Package 2,227      
All-weather floor mats 145 168    
Cargo net 55 144 144  
Rear side airbags 310 325 325 326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Metal pedals   182    
Cargo mat   149    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233    
Options (change) 3,009 1,865 1,080 925
Options (change) 2,737 1,737 1,005 862
Destination 700 975 975 975
Total Price $28,479 $34,790 $45,705 $56,800
Total Invoice $26,531 $32,426 $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 GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,636
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,402
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGLIA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionM6S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$28,479$34,790$45,705$56,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,675-8,085-8,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,479$32,115$37,620$48,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,505$16,165
Total Invoice$26,531$32,426$42,576$52,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,493-7,531-7,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,531$29,933$35,045$44,961
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,112$15,028

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

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGLIA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40 
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$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
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
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $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 
All-weather floor mats$75$75  
Aluminum trim$100 $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
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$2,905$5,580$10,990$11,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,675$8,085$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,493-7,531-7,934

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

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,231 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 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%

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