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Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,018

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $9,492

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,526

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $8,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $18,390
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $17,138
Cold Weather Package 700 700 150
Sport Package 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Stability control     280
Cargo net     69
CD changer, remote     499
Cold Weather Package 637 637 133
Sport Package 1,638    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001  
Stability control     247
Cargo net     55
CD changer, remote     323
Options (change) 4,050 2,250 998
Options (change) 3,686 2,048 758
Destination 720 720 630
Total Price $29,510 $36,950 $20,018
Total Invoice $27,404 $34,329 $18,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,842
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,417
Model Year200620062006
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6115hp I4
TransmissionM6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$29,510$36,950$20,018
Adjustments for Features-2,650-6,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,860$30,275$20,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,415$0
Total Invoice$27,404$34,329$18,526
Adjustments for Features-2,461-6,2020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,943$28,127$18,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,184$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620062006
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player$125 $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,050$8,075$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$6,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,461-6,2020

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062006
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in98.9 in
Length168.7 in164.9 in
Width69.5 in68.3 in
Height56.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested804%
Total Not Requested197596%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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