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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: $30,335

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $12,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,114

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $11,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162019201920192019
ModelJettaJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,120 $29,280 $33,300 $35,600 $44,500 $56,200
Base Invoice $29,874 $28,109 $31,304 $33,464 $41,832 $52,828
All-weather floor mats 235 235 180 180    
Premium Plus Package     3,250 3,250    
Technology Package     3,200 3,200    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995 995    
Universal garage door opener     295 295 295  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250 250    
Metal pedals     195 195    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575 575
All-weather floor mats 185 185 168 168    
Premium Plus Package     3,024 3,024    
Technology Package     2,976 2,976    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     926 926    
Universal garage door opener     274 274 274  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233 233    
Metal pedals     182 182    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536 536
Options (change) 235 235 8,940 8,940 870 575
Options (change) 185 185 8,319 8,319 810 536
Destination 820 820 925 995 995 995
Total Price $32,175 $30,335 $43,165 $45,535 $46,365 $57,770
Total Invoice $30,879 $29,114 $40,548 $42,778 $43,637 $54,359

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,475
Model Year201620162019201920192019
ModelJettaJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H210hp I4184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4394hp I5
TransmissionS7M6S7S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9705, 14705, 14180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$32,175$30,335$43,165$45,535$46,365$57,770
Adjustments for Features-9000-4,215-5,915-5,500-5,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,275$30,335$38,950$39,620$40,865$51,895
Cost Above Minimum$940$0$0$670$1,915$12,945
Total Invoice$30,879$29,114$40,548$42,778$43,637$54,359
Adjustments for Features-8640-3,959-5,557-5,176-5,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,015$29,114$36,589$37,221$38,461$48,831
Cost Above Minimum$901$0$0$632$1,872$12,242

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

Model Year201620162019201920192019
ModelJettaJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200$1200$1200$1200
6-speed manual $150    
FWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100    
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
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$500
Exterior 
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0  
App support$0$0    
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0  
Handwriting recognition  $200$200  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150  
Media drive  $15$15  
Mirrorlink support$0$0    
Navigation system$600$600$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge    $75$75
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers     $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25     
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75$75  
Aluminum trim  $100$100$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
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
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, driver seat$100$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$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$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$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    
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$5,300$4,400$8,615$10,315$9,900$10,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$4,215$5,915$5,500$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-8640-3,959-5,557-5,176-5,528

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

Model Year20162019
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 Weight2,940 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
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40

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
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested145060%
Total Not Requested95040%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested115048%
Total Not Requested126552%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

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
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested145060%
Total Not Requested95040%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested115048%
Total Not Requested126552%

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