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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $12,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $11,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelJettaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSELA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $30,900 $34,200 $42,500
Base Invoice $20,539 $28,738 $31,806 $39,527
Sport Package 700      
Sunroof 900      
Navigation Plus Package   2,200 2,200  
iPod integration   350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Metal pedals   195 195  
Proximity key   500 500  
Heated front seats   500 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250  
Technology Package       2,600
Sport Package 672      
Sunroof 864      
Navigation Plus Package   2,046 2,046  
iPod integration   325 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Metal pedals   181 181  
Proximity key   467 467  
Heated front seats   467 467  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233 233  
Technology Package       2,418
Options (change) 1,600 4,570 4,570 3,175
Options (change) 1,536 4,255 4,255 2,954
Destination 770 925 925 925
Total Price $23,765 $36,395 $39,695 $46,600
Total Invoice $22,845 $33,918 $36,986 $43,406

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,343
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelJettaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSELA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM5S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,765$36,395$39,695$46,600
Adjustments for Features0-5,075-6,775-8,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,765$31,320$32,920$37,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600$6,330
Total Invoice$22,845$33,918$36,986$43,406
Adjustments for Features0-4,730-6,313-8,337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,845$29,188$30,673$35,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,485$5,881

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2011201620162016
ModelJettaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSELA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$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
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
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
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge   $75
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
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   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,775$6,850$8,550$10,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,075$6,775$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,730-6,313-8,337

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112016
ModelJettaA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in103.8 in
Length182.2 in175.4 in
Width70.0 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

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