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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: $28,660

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,405

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,995 $31,200 $42,900
Base Invoice $25,915 $29,016 $39,898
Floor mats 235    
All-weather floor mats 235 180 180
Rear spoiler 375    
Technology Package   3,000  
Premium Plus Package   3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Prestige Package     5,500
Floor mats 185    
All-weather floor mats 185 168 168
Rear spoiler 300    
Technology Package   2,790  
Premium Plus Package   3,024  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Prestige Package     5,116
Options (change) 845 7,005 6,255
Options (change) 670 6,518 5,820
Destination 820 950 950
Total Price $28,660 $39,155 $50,105
Total Invoice $27,405 $36,484 $46,668

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,178
Model Year201720172017
ModelJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,660$39,155$50,105
Adjustments for Features0-2,040-7,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,660$37,115$42,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,625
Total Invoice$27,405$36,484$46,668
Adjustments for Features0-1,901-6,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,405$34,583$39,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,225

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

Model Year201720172017
ModelJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 $850
Cruise control $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support$0  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,550$6,590$11,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,040$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,901-6,860

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

Model Year20172017
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 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
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 Requested145069%
Total Not Requested66531%
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested65030%
Total Not Requested150070%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
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 Requested210047%
Total Not Requested239053%

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