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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $25,095
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $24,091
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Sport Package 1,800    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Sound Package 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435  
Convenience Package 675    
Xenon HID headlights 650 800  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Driver's Edition     4,600
Cold Weather Package 637 637  
Sport Package 1,638    
Navigation system 1,787 1,775  
Sound Package 819    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410  
Satellite radio 319 319  
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396  
Convenience Package 614    
Xenon HID headlights 592 728  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001  
Driver's Edition     4,416
Options (change) 9,010 5,785 4,600
Options (change) 8,213 5,266 4,416
Destination 720 720 820
Total Price $34,470 $40,485 $30,515
Total Invoice $31,931 $37,547 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,034
Model Year200620062014
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,470$40,485$30,515
Adjustments for Features-615-3,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,855$36,570$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0
Total Invoice$31,931$37,547$29,327
Adjustments for Features-570-3,6310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,361$33,916$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620062014
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Total Value of Features$2,790$6,090$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$3,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-570-3,6310

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062014
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in101.5 in
Length168.7 in165.4 in
Width69.5 in70.3 in
Height56.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,969 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 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft346.0 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)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested203099%
Total Not Requested251%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

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 GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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