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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: $20,808

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $12,862

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,366

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $11,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0 TDIGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,950 $18,390
Base Invoice $27,853 $17,138
Cold Weather Package 500 150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
All-weather floor mats 120 99
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Stability control   280
Cargo net   69
1.9L I4 Diesel   1,190
Cold Weather Package 466 133
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
All-weather floor mats 112 64
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Stability control   247
Cargo net   55
1.9L I4 Diesel   1,099
Options (change) 4,195 1,788
Options (change) 3,904 1,598
Destination 825 630
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $33,670 $20,808
Total Invoice $31,282 $19,366

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,587
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,015
Model Year20102006
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0 TDIGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D100hp I4 D
TransmissionS6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG36/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$33,670$20,808
Adjustments for Features-5,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,395$20,808
Total Invoice$31,282$19,366
Adjustments for Features-4,9010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,381$19,366

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102006
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0 TDIGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver 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, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,275$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9010

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102006
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in98.9 in
Length168.7 in164.9 in
Width69.5 in68.3 in
Height56.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,362 lb.2,972 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
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 seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested805%
Total Not Requested160095%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

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