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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: $30,335

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $8,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,114

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $6,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelJettaJettaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,120 $29,280 $30,900 $34,200 $42,500
Base Invoice $29,874 $28,109 $28,738 $31,806 $39,527
All-weather floor mats 235 235 180 180 180
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)         400
All-weather floor mats 185 185 168 168 168
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)         372
Options (change) 235 235 6,600 6,600 3,755
Options (change) 185 185 6,142 6,142 3,494
Destination 820 820 925 925 925
Total Price $32,175 $30,335 $38,425 $41,725 $47,180
Total Invoice $30,879 $29,114 $35,805 $38,873 $43,946

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,734
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelJettaJettaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H210hp I4170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionS7M6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,175$30,335$38,425$41,725$47,180
Adjustments for Features-9000-2,100-3,800-5,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,275$30,335$36,325$37,925$42,005
Cost Above Minimum$940$0$0$1,600$5,680
Total Invoice$30,879$29,114$35,805$38,873$43,946
Adjustments for Features-8640-1,957-3,540-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,015$29,114$33,848$35,333$39,126
Cost Above Minimum$901$0$0$1,485$5,278

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelJettaJettaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25   
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  $0
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input$50$50   
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
USB port$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
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$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
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 recliner, 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$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,075$3,175$5,275$6,975$8,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$2,100$3,800$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-8640-1,957-3,540-4,820

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20162016
ModelJettaA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in103.8 in
Length183.3 in175.4 in
Width70.0 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,940 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 Volume15.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%

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