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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: $28,020

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $11,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,892

Volkswagen Jetta TDI   
Difference: $9,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelJettaA3 / S3
TrimTDIA3 2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,990 $32,600
Base Invoice $22,071 $30,318
Premium Package 1,440  
Navigation Package 1,460  
All-weather floor mats 235 180
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Plus Package   2,550
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Package 1,382  
Navigation Package 1,403  
All-weather floor mats 185 168
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium Plus Package   2,371
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 4,235 5,880
Options (change) 4,026 5,468
Destination 795 895
Total Price $28,020 $39,375
Total Invoice $26,892 $36,681

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,389
Model Year20132015
ModelJettaA3 / S3
TrimTDIA3 2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D150hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,020$39,375
Adjustments for Features0-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,020$35,725
Total Invoice$26,892$36,681
Adjustments for Features0-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,892$33,281

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20132015
ModelJettaA3 / S3
TrimTDIA3 2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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 
Total Value of Features$2,550$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,400

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20132015
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 Weight3,210 lb.3,241 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 TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested52534%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested69045%
Total Not Requested85055%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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