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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Trim3.2 S lineR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,915 $34,795
Base Invoice $32,471 $33,403
Navigation system 1,950  
Cold Weather Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
iPod integration 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Navigation system 1,813  
Cold Weather Package 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418  
Xenon HID headlights 745  
iPod integration 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 5,435 1,720
Options (change) 5,054 1,651
Destination 775 795
Total Price $41,125 $37,310
Total Invoice $38,300 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,133
Model Year20082013
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Trim3.2 S lineR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,125$37,310
Adjustments for Features-1,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,710$37,310
Total Invoice$38,300$35,849
Adjustments for Features-1,3180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,982$35,849

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Trim3.2 S lineR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,540$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3180

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
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 Weight3,660 lb.3,326 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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