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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.2GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $25,095
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $24,091
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Sport Package 1,400 1,400  
S Line Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Convenience Package 1,800    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Driver's Edition     4,600
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Sport Package 1,303 1,303  
S Line Package 1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441  
Navigation system 1,813 1,813  
Convenience Package 1,675    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Driver's Edition     4,416
Options (change) 9,225 5,425 4,600
Options (change) 8,581 5,046 4,416
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $36,970 $42,125 $30,515
Total Invoice $34,441 $39,235 $29,327

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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: $5,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,145
Model Year200920092014
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, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,970$42,125$30,515
Adjustments for Features-1,040-3,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,930$38,435$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0
Total Invoice$34,441$39,235$29,327
Adjustments for Features-969-3,4370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,472$35,798$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920092014
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 
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
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot$25$25 
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$3,265$5,915$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,040$3,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-969-3,4370

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092014
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
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
Total Requested73058%
Total Not Requested52542%
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%

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

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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