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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: $27,455

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $9,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,829

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $8,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0 TDITDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,950 $22,760
Base Invoice $27,853 $21,695
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Navigation system 2,000 1,750
Convenience Package 1,000  
Cold Weather Package 500 225
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration -200  
All-weather floor mats 120 225
Rear side airbags 350 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Bluetooth cell phone link   295
Xenon HID headlights   700
Sunroof   1,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Navigation system 1,860 1,546
Convenience Package 930  
Cold Weather Package 466 199
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration -186  
All-weather floor mats 112 175
Rear side airbags 325 310
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Bluetooth cell phone link   254
Xenon HID headlights   618
Sunroof   883
6-speed automated manual   1,099
Options (change) 7,345 5,645
Options (change) 6,833 5,084
Destination 825 750
Gas Tax -1,300 -1,700
Total Price $36,820 $27,455
Total Invoice $34,211 $25,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,277
Model Year20102010
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0 TDITDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$36,820$27,455
Adjustments for Features-2,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,555$27,455
Total Invoice$34,211$25,829
Adjustments for Features-2,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,106$25,829

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102010
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0 TDITDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,390$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1050

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102010
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 Weight3,362 lb.3,025 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested82549%
Total Not Requested85551%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
-1700 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested098%
Total Not Requested02%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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