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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: $31,960

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $5,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,599

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $3,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.2GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $30,045
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $28,843
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Convenience Package 1,800    
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
S Line Package 2,000    
Sport Package 1,400 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Lighting Package     995
Cargo net     100
Navigation system 1,813 1,813  
Convenience Package 1,675    
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
S Line Package 1,860    
Sport Package 1,303 1,303  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Lighting Package     856
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 9,225 5,425 1,095
Options (change) 8,581 5,046 936
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $36,970 $42,125 $31,960
Total Invoice $34,441 $39,235 $30,599

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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: $6,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,182
Model Year200920092015
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.2GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,970$42,125$31,960
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,970$39,475$30,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0
Total Invoice$34,441$39,235$30,599
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,441$36,767$29,259
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920092015
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.2GTI 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
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $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$2,275$4,925$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-1,340

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092015
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72559%
Total Not Requested50041%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested103082%
Total Not Requested22518%
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

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

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