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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: $26,745

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $11,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,026

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $10,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102015
ModelJettaJettaA3 / S3
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionA3 2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,830 $24,990 $32,600
Base Invoice $21,528 $23,552 $30,318
Navigation system 1,790 1,790  
All-weather floor mats 225 225 180
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
iPod integration 0 0 350
Rear side airbags 350   350
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Cold Weather Package     500
Navigation Plus Package     1,900
Power passenger seat     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Cargo mat     115
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250
Navigation system 1,581 1,581  
All-weather floor mats 175 175 168
Sunroof 883 883  
iPod integration 0 0 325
Rear side airbags 310   325
6-speed automated manual 1,099 1,099  
Cold Weather Package     467
Navigation Plus Package     1,768
Power passenger seat     467
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511
Cargo mat     107
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233
Options (change) 4,465 4,115 4,695
Options (change) 4,048 3,738 4,371
Destination 750 750 895
Gas Tax -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $26,745 $28,555 $38,190
Total Invoice $25,026 $26,740 $35,584

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,498
Model Year201020102015
ModelJettaJettaA3 / S3
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionA3 2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D150hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG30/42 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$26,745$28,555$38,190
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,545$28,555$34,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$0
Total Invoice$25,026$26,740$35,584
Adjustments for Features-1870-3,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,839$26,740$32,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,901$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201020102015
ModelJettaJettaA3 / S3
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionA3 2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags$300 $300
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,165$2,965$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments-1870-3,247

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20102015
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 Weight3,287 lb.3,241 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
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%

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