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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: $30,285

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,006

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201620162016
ModelJettaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimGLIA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,535 $30,900 $34,200 $42,500
Base Invoice $23,553 $28,738 $31,806 $39,527
Autobahn Package 2,290      
Navigation Package 2,030      
All-weather floor mats 235 180 180 180
Rear spoiler 375      
Technology Package   2,700 2,700 2,600
Premium Plus Package   2,700 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Metal pedals   195 195  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250  
Autobahn Package 2,200      
Navigation Package 1,948      
All-weather floor mats 185 168 168 168
Rear spoiler 300      
Technology Package   2,512 2,512 2,418
Premium Plus Package   2,512 2,512  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Metal pedals   181 181  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233 233  
Options (change) 4,930 6,600 6,600 3,355
Options (change) 4,633 6,142 6,142 3,122
Destination 820 925 925 925
Total Price $30,285 $38,425 $41,725 $46,780
Total Invoice $29,006 $35,805 $38,873 $43,574

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,561
Model Year2014201620162016
ModelJettaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimGLIA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,285$38,425$41,725$46,780
Adjustments for Features0-3,475-5,175-6,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,285$34,950$36,550$40,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600$5,280
Total Invoice$29,006$35,805$38,873$43,574
Adjustments for Features0-3,238-4,821-6,101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,006$32,567$34,052$37,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,485$4,906

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2014201620162016
ModelJettaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimGLIA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
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$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates   $100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
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$2,475$5,950$7,650$9,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,475$5,175$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,238-4,821-6,101

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142016
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 GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested144064%
Total Not Requested80036%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
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 Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
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 Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
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 Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

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