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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: $28,004

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $10,691

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,892

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $10,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201620162016
ModelJettaJettaJettaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSELA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $30,900 $34,200 $42,500
Base Invoice $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $28,738 $31,806 $39,527
Navigation system 1,790 1,790 1,790      
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 180 180 180
Sunroof 1,000 1,000        
iPod integration 0 0        
Rear side airbags 350   350 350 350 350
Body kit 1,999 2,350 1,999      
Rear spoiler 360   360      
Larger rear spoiler   499        
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)       250 250  
Navigation system 1,581 1,581 1,581      
All-weather floor mats 175 175 175 168 168 168
Sunroof 883 883        
iPod integration 0 0        
Rear side airbags 310   310 325 325 325
Body kit 1,685 2,075 1,685      
Rear spoiler 280   280      
Larger rear spoiler   370        
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)       233 233  
Options (change) 5,724 5,864 4,724 6,870 6,870 3,820
Options (change) 4,914 5,084 4,031 6,393 6,393 3,554
Destination 750 750 750 925 925 925
Gas Tax -1,300 -1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $28,004 $30,304 $28,754 $38,695 $41,995 $47,245
Total Invoice $25,892 $28,086 $26,797 $36,056 $39,124 $44,006

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,356
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,005
Model Year201020102010201620162016
ModelJettaJettaJettaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSELA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,004$30,304$28,754$38,695$41,995$47,245
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,150-5,735-7,435-8,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,804$30,304$27,604$32,960$34,560$38,360
Cost Above Minimum$200$2,700$0$0$1,600$5,400
Total Invoice$25,892$28,086$26,797$36,056$39,124$44,006
Adjustments for Features-1850-1,072-5,344-6,927-8,276
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,707$28,086$25,725$30,712$32,197$35,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,379$18$0$1,485$5,018

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201020102010201620162016
ModelJettaJettaJettaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSELA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300 $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$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$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  $0
Larger rear spoiler $200    
Rear spoiler$200 $200  $200
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD player$125$125$125   
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
Media drive$15$15$15   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$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
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates $100   $100
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,415$2,215$3,365$7,950$9,650$11,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,150$5,735$7,435$8,885
Value of Feature Adjustments-1850-1,072-5,344-6,927-8,276

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20102016
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
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
4G LTE connectivity0No
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
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 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 Requested40026%
Total Not Requested115074%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
4G LTE connectivity0No
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
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 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 Requested40026%
Total Not Requested115074%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
4G LTE connectivity0No
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
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

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