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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: $34,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,931

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $35,070
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $33,667
Convenience Package 675    
Sport Package 1,800    
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Sound Package 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Xenon HID headlights 650 800  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Cargo net     100
Convenience Package 614    
Sport Package 1,638    
Cold Weather Package 637 637  
Navigation system 1,787 1,775  
Sound Package 819    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410  
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396  
Satellite radio 319 319  
Xenon HID headlights 592 728  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001  
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 9,010 5,785 100
Options (change) 8,213 5,266 80
Destination 720 720 850
Total Price $34,470 $40,485 $36,020
Total Invoice $31,931 $37,547 $34,597

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,088
Model Year200620062018
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6220hp I4
TransmissionM6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,470$40,485$36,020
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$37,185$31,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0
Total Invoice$31,931$37,547$34,597
Adjustments for Features0-3,061-4,754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,931$34,486$29,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620062018
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $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
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Ski sack$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,725$6,025$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,061-4,754

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.8 in
Length168.7 in167.6 in
Width69.5 in70.8 in
Height56.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested52584%
Total Not Requested10016%
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 trim100No
Total Requested193094%
Total Not Requested1256%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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%

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