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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: $32,050

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $2,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,686

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $1,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $30,135
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $28,930
Convenience Package 350    
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
S Line Package 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
iPod integration 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Lighting Package     995
Cargo net     100
Convenience Package 325    
Cold Weather Package 650 650  
Navigation system 1,813 1,813  
S Line Package 2,326    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418  
iPod integration 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405  
Xenon HID headlights 745 745  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Lighting Package     856
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 8,285 5,435 1,095
Options (change) 7,705 5,054 936
Destination 775 775 820
Total Price $34,990 $41,125 $32,050
Total Invoice $32,595 $38,300 $30,686

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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: $4,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,776
Model Year200820082016
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,990$41,125$32,050
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,990$38,275$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0
Total Invoice$32,595$38,300$30,686
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-1,867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,595$35,646$28,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082016
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 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
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 player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,175$5,025$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-1,867

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested22560%
Total Not Requested15040%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested243092%
Total Not Requested2258%

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 Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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