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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: $26,552

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $8,883

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,577

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $8,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSELA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $29,714 $40,596
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 180  
Rear side airbags 350   350 350 350
Body kit 1,999 2,350 1,999    
Sunroof 1,000 1,000      
iPod integration 199 199      
Larger rear spoiler 499 499 499    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575 575
Cargo mat       160  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       250  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       995 995
All-weather floor mats 175 175 175 168  
Rear side airbags 310   310 325 325
Body kit 1,685 2,075 1,685    
Sunroof 883 883      
iPod integration 176 176      
Larger rear spoiler 370 370 370    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536 536
Cargo mat       149  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       233  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       926 926
Options (change) 4,272 4,273 3,073 2,510 1,920
Options (change) 3,599 3,679 2,540 2,337 1,787
Destination 750 750 750 975 975
Gas Tax -1,300 -1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $26,552 $28,713 $27,103 $35,435 $46,545
Total Invoice $24,577 $26,681 $25,306 $33,026 $43,358

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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: $5,157
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,763
Model Year20102010201020182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSELA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,552$28,713$27,103$35,435$46,545
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,150-4,325-9,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,352$28,713$25,953$31,110$36,935
Cost Above Minimum$399$2,760$0$0$5,825
Total Invoice$24,577$26,681$25,306$33,026$43,358
Adjustments for Features-1850-1,074-4,031-8,952
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,392$26,681$24,232$28,995$34,406
Cost Above Minimum$160$2,449$0$0$5,411

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

Model Year20102010201020182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTDITDI Cup EditionSELA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr 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
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags$300 $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300$300
Larger rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
SD Card slot   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Boost gauge    $75
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Interior ambient lighting    $150
LED headlights    $1000
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates $100 $100$100
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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, 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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,865$2,665$3,815$6,990$12,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,150$4,325$9,610
Value of Feature Adjustments-1850-1,074-4,031-8,952

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

Model Year20102018
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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