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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,730

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $9,852

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,693

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $8,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenA3 / S3
TrimSETDIA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,210 $25,540 $37,900
Base Invoice $23,242 $24,517 $35,248
Panoramic sunroof 1,750 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
iPod integration     350
Heated front seats     500
Roof rails     500
Panoramic sunroof 1,681 1,681  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
iPod integration     325
Heated front seats     467
Roof rails     467
Options (change) 1,750 1,750 1,925
Options (change) 1,681 1,681 1,795
Destination 770 770 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $26,730 $28,060 $36,582
Total Invoice $25,693 $26,968 $33,800

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,477
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,096
Model Year201220122016
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenA3 / S3
TrimSETDIA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$26,730$28,060$36,582
Adjustments for Features-8500-5,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,880$28,060$31,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,180$0
Total Invoice$25,693$26,968$33,800
Adjustments for Features-8170-4,828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,876$26,968$28,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,092$0

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

Model Year201220122016
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenA3 / S3
TrimSETDIA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
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 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$3,250$2,400$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-8170-4,828

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Audi A3 / S3 features.

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

Model Year20122016
ModelJetta SportWagenA3 / S3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.5 in
Length179.3 in169.8 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height59.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.9 ft339.5 ft3

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