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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: $35,015

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $295

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,542

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072017
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $34,095
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $32,651
S Line Package 2,200    
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Technology Package 1,500 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Audio Package 1,350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Satellite radio   350  
Cargo net     100
S Line Package 2,002    
Cold Weather Package 637 637  
Technology Package 1,365 1,138  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410  
Navigation system 1,774 1,775  
Audio Package 1,229    
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001  
Satellite radio   319  
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 9,250 5,800 100
Options (change) 8,418 5,280 80
Destination 720 720 820
Total Price $35,310 $40,500 $35,015
Total Invoice $32,542 $37,561 $33,551

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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: $4,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,063
Model Year200720072017
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$35,310$40,500$35,015
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-4,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,310$37,350$30,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,040$0
Total Invoice$32,542$37,561$33,551
Adjustments for Features0-2,921-4,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,542$34,640$29,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,098$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200720072017
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
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
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
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$2,275$5,425$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,921-4,072

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072017
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.8 in
Length168.7 in167.5 in
Width69.5 in70.8 in
Height56.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,964 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested208094%
Total Not Requested1256%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested97587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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