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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: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.2GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $24,295
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $23,323
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Convenience Package 1,800    
S Line Package 2,000    
Sport Package 1,400 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Autobahn Package     5,530
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Navigation system 1,813 1,813  
Convenience Package 1,675    
S Line Package 1,860    
Sport Package 1,303 1,303  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 9,225 5,425 5,530
Options (change) 8,581 5,046 5,310
Destination 825 825 770
Total Price $36,970 $42,125 $30,595
Total Invoice $34,441 $39,235 $29,403

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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: $5,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,442
Model Year200920092011
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.2GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,970$42,125$30,595
Adjustments for Features-640-3,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,330$38,835$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0
Total Invoice$34,441$39,235$29,403
Adjustments for Features-596-3,0640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,845$36,171$29,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920092011
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.2GTI
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
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
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$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,390$6,040$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$3,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-596-3,0640

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092011
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50041%
Total Not Requested72559%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested73058%
Total Not Requested52542%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested305075%
Total Not Requested100025%

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