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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: $26,413

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $7,707

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,487

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $7,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201720172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSELA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $31,200 $42,900 $54,500
Base Invoice $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $29,016 $39,898 $50,686
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 180 180 180
Rear side airbags 350   350 350 350 350
Body kit 1,999 2,350 1,999      
Rear spoiler 360   360      
Sunroof 1,000 1,000        
iPod integration 199 199        
Larger rear spoiler   499        
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575 575 575
Cargo mat       115 115 115
Heated front seats       500    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       250    
All-weather floor mats 175 175 175 168 168 168
Rear side airbags 310   310 325 325 326
Body kit 1,685 2,075 1,685      
Rear spoiler 280   280      
Sunroof 883 883        
iPod integration 176 176        
Larger rear spoiler   370        
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536 536 536
Cargo mat       107 107 107
Heated front seats       467    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       233    
Options (change) 4,133 4,273 2,934 1,970 1,220 1,220
Options (change) 3,509 3,679 2,450 1,836 1,136 1,137
Destination 750 750 750 950 950 950
Gas Tax -1,300 -1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $26,413 $28,713 $26,964 $34,120 $45,070 $56,670
Total Invoice $24,487 $26,681 $25,216 $31,802 $41,984 $52,773

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,281
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,909
Model Year201020102010201720172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSELA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionM6M6T6S7S6S7
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)205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$26,413$28,713$26,964$34,120$45,070$56,670
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,150-4,025-9,075-9,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,213$28,713$25,814$30,095$35,995$46,870
Cost Above Minimum$399$2,899$0$0$5,900$16,775
Total Invoice$24,487$26,681$25,216$31,802$41,984$52,773
Adjustments for Features-1850-1,075-3,752-8,454-9,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,302$26,681$24,141$28,050$33,530$43,647
Cost Above Minimum$161$2,540$0$0$5,480$15,597

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

Model Year201020102010201720172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSELA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
7-speed automated manual   $1200 $1200
6-speed automated manual    $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Proximity key    $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
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
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$500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0$0
Larger rear spoiler $200    
Rear spoiler$200 $200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100   
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 $0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting     $150
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Xenon HID headlights   $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100 $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50 $50
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,000$2,800$3,950$6,825$11,875$12,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,150$4,025$9,075$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1850-1,075-3,752-8,454-9,126

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

Model Year20102017
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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