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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $10,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $8,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelJettaJettaA3A3
TrimSELTDI2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $24,115 $32,471
Sunroof 900      
Navigation Package   1,200    
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Premium Package     1,500  
Convenience Package     350  
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
iPod integration     0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Sunroof 864      
Navigation Package   1,152    
Cold Weather Package     650 650
Premium Package     1,396  
Convenience Package     325  
Navigation system     1,813 1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)     418 418
iPod integration     0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link     405 405
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 900 1,200 6,485 4,635
Options (change) 864 1,152 6,030 4,309
Destination 770 770 775 775
Total Price $23,065 $24,965 $33,190 $40,325
Total Invoice $22,173 $23,997 $30,920 $37,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,381
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelJettaJettaA3A3
TrimSELTDI2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM5M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$23,065$24,965$33,190$40,325
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,540-5,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,065$24,815$30,650$34,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$4,085
Total Invoice$22,173$23,997$30,920$37,555
Adjustments for Features0-144-2,366-5,206
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,173$23,853$28,554$32,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,680$0$3,795

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelJettaJettaA3A3
TrimSELTDI2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,075$2,225$4,615$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,540$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-2,366-5,206

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112008
ModelJettaA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in101.5 in
Length182.2 in168.7 in
Width70.0 in69.5 in
Height57.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.554.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested77572%
Total Not Requested30028%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested48023%
Total Not Requested162577%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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