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

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Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,264

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,136

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,194

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelA3Rabbit / GTI
Trim3.2 S lineGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,980 $23,300
Base Invoice $31,561 $21,721
Cold Weather Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Satellite radio 350  
Rear side airbags 350 350
Navigation system 1,950 1,800
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Cargo net   69
Cold Weather Package 637  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410  
Xenon HID headlights 728  
Satellite radio 319  
Rear side airbags 319 310
Navigation system 1,775 1,589
Panoramic sunroof 1,001  
Autobahn Package   2,796
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 5,700 6,314
Options (change) 5,189 5,823
Destination 720 650
Total Price $40,400 $30,264
Total Invoice $37,470 $28,194

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,186
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,540
Model Year20062008
ModelA3Rabbit / GTI
Trim3.2 S lineGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$40,400$30,264
Adjustments for Features-2,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,450$30,264
Total Invoice$37,470$28,194
Adjustments for Features-2,7360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,734$28,194

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20062008
ModelA3Rabbit / GTI
Trim3.2 S lineGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear$100 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,750$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7360

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20062008
ModelA3Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in101.5 in
Length168.7 in165.8 in
Width69.5 in68.3 in
Height56.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft341.8 ft3

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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 Rabbit / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested211582%
Total Not Requested45018%

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