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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $5,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Trim3.2R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,875 $34,590
Base Invoice $33,364 $33,207
Navigation system 1,950  
Sport Package 1,400  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Navigation system 1,813  
Sport Package 1,303  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 5,425 1,500
Options (change) 5,046 1,440
Destination 825 770
Total Price $42,125 $36,860
Total Invoice $39,235 $35,417

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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: $3,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,454
Model Year20092012
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Trim3.2R
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)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,125$36,860
Adjustments for Features-1,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,660$36,860
Total Invoice$39,235$35,417
Adjustments for Features-1,3640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,871$35,417

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092012
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Trim3.2R
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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
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$5,690$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3640

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092012
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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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