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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,500

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152020202020202020
ModelJettaJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SELA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,380 $29,280 $33,300 $36,500 $43,000 $56,200
Lighting Package 995          
Driver Assistance Package 695          
All-weather floor mats 235 235 180 180    
Rear spoiler 375          
Convenience Package     950 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575 575
Metal pedals     195 195    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250 250    
Universal garage door opener     295 295 295  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995 995    
Lighting Package 856          
Driver Assistance Package 598          
All-weather floor mats 185 185 168 168    
Rear spoiler 300          
Convenience Package     884 884    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536 536
Metal pedals     182 182    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233 233    
Universal garage door opener     274 274 274  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     926 926    
Options (change) 2,300 235 3,440 3,440 870 575
Options (change) 1,939 185 3,203 3,203 810 536
Destination 820 820 995 995 995 995
Total Price $28,500 $30,335 $37,735 $40,935 $44,865 $57,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,915
Model Year201520152020202020202020
ModelJettaJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SELA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4210hp I4184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4394hp I5
TransmissionT6M6S7S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$28,500$30,335$37,735$40,935$44,865$57,770
Adjustments for Features-9000-1,800-3,500-6,350-6,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,600$30,335$35,935$37,435$38,515$51,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,735$0$1,500$2,580$15,110

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201520152020202020202020
ModelJettaJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SELA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150    
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25    
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  $100$100
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0     
Body kit $0  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
Navigation system$600$600    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  $150$150
Boost gauge    $75$75
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers     $50
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75$75  
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 $50
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,375$4,475$6,275$7,975$10,825$11,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$1,800$3,500$6,350$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-8570-200-359-255-178

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20152020
ModelJettaA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in103.8 in
Length183.3 in175.4 in
Width70.0 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,860 lb.3,198 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 Volume15.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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