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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,870

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $12,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelJettaModel 3
Trim2.0T GLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,545 $49,000
Door sill trim plates 240  
Floor mats 235  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Door sill trim plates 200  
Floor mats 185  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 475 1,000
Options (change) 385 0
Destination 850 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $30,870 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,581
Model Year20182018
ModelJettaModel 3
Trim2.0T GLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4258hp E
TransmissionS6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,870$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,870$41,505

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelJettaModel 3
Trim2.0T GLIBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments $0
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
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$5,055$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0316

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelJettaModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in113.2 in
Length183.3 in184.8 in
Width70.0 in72.8 in
Height57.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,208 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft315.0 ft3

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