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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: $35,015

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $3,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,551

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $1,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.2GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $34,095
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $32,651
Convenience Package 1,800    
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Sport Package 1,400 1,400  
S Line Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Cargo net     100
Convenience Package 1,675    
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Navigation system 1,813 1,813  
Sport Package 1,303 1,303  
S Line Package 1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 10,375 6,575 100
Options (change) 9,650 6,115 80
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $38,120 $43,275 $35,015
Total Invoice $35,510 $40,304 $33,551

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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: $6,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,169
Model Year200920092017
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T3.2GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6220hp 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$38,120$43,275$35,015
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,120$40,625$31,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0
Total Invoice$35,510$40,304$33,551
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-3,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,510$37,836$30,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920092017
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
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$2,375$5,025$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-3,210

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092017
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%
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
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
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested103082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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%

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