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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: $10,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,114

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $8,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015201520152015
ModelJettaJettaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,120 $29,280 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $29,874 $28,109 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
All-weather floor mats 235 235 180 180 180 180
Prestige Package     5,900 5,900 5,900  
Premium Plus Package     2,550 2,550 2,550  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250 250 250  
Metal pedals     195 195 195  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Convenience Package           750
Driver Assistance Package           1,400
Navigation Plus Package           2,600
All-weather floor mats 185 185 168 168 168 168
Prestige Package     5,488 5,488 5,488  
Premium Plus Package     2,371 2,371 2,371  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233 233 233  
Metal pedals     181 181 181  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511 511 511 511
Convenience Package           697
Driver Assistance Package           1,302
Navigation Plus Package           2,418
Options (change) 235 235 9,625 9,625 9,625 5,480
Options (change) 185 185 8,952 8,952 8,952 5,096
Destination 820 820 895 895 895 895
Total Price $32,175 $30,335 $40,420 $43,120 $43,720 $47,475
Total Invoice $30,879 $29,114 $37,655 $40,165 $40,723 $44,215

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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: $6,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,490
Model Year201620162015201520152015
ModelJettaJettaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H210hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionS7M6S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9705, 14705, 14705, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,175$30,335$40,420$43,120$43,720$47,475
Adjustments for Features-9000-3,275-3,275-4,975-5,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,275$30,335$37,145$39,845$38,745$42,025
Cost Above Minimum$940$0$0$2,700$1,600$4,880
Total Invoice$30,879$29,114$37,655$40,165$40,723$44,215
Adjustments for Features-8640-3,051-3,051-4,634-5,076
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,015$29,114$34,604$37,114$36,089$39,139
Cost Above Minimum$901$0$0$2,510$1,485$4,535

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201620162015201520152015
ModelJettaJettaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200     
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$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$0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
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 
Automatic start / stop$150     
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$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$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Mirrorlink support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
USB port$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25     
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900$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$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$4,425$3,525$6,800$6,800$8,500$8,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$3,275$3,275$4,975$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-8640-3,051-3,051-4,634-5,076

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20162015
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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested185051%
Total Not Requested177549%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested59038%
Total Not Requested95062%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested185051%
Total Not Requested177549%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested59038%
Total Not Requested95062%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested185051%
Total Not Requested177549%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested59038%
Total Not Requested95062%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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