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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: $28,360

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim1.8T SELA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $31,950 $43,650 $54,900
Base Invoice $25,195 $29,714 $40,596 $51,058
Floor mats 235      
All-weather floor mats 235 180    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Door sill trim plates 240      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Cargo net 100 155 155  
Technology Package   3,200   3,200
Premium Plus Package   3,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Cargo mat   160    
Universal garage door opener   295 295  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995    
Driver Assistance Package       1,400
Floor mats 185      
All-weather floor mats 185 168    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Door sill trim plates 200      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Cargo net 80 144 144  
Technology Package   2,976   2,976
Premium Plus Package   3,024    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Cargo mat   149    
Universal garage door opener   274 274  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926    
Driver Assistance Package       1,302
Options (change) 1,265 8,810 1,025 5,175
Options (change) 1,020 8,197 954 4,814
Destination 850 975 975 975
Total Price $28,360 $41,735 $45,650 $61,050
Total Invoice $27,065 $38,886 $42,525 $56,847

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,732
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim1.8T SELA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionT6S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9705, 14180, 10705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$28,360$41,735$45,650$61,050
Adjustments for Features0-3,315-4,635-8,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,360$38,420$41,015$52,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,595$14,345
Total Invoice$27,065$38,886$42,525$56,847
Adjustments for Features0-3,089-4,318-7,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,065$35,797$38,207$49,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,410$13,335

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

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelJettaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim1.8T SELA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  $850
Cruise control $150$150 
Remote app$25$25 $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit $0$0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$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   
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Boost gauge  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 $250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Performance meter   $150
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75  
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$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   
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
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,355$8,670$9,990$13,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,315$4,635$8,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,089-4,318-7,715

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

Model Year20182018
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 Weight2,931 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?
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115048%
Total Not Requested126552%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Android Auto support100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95040%
Total Not Requested141560%

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