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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: $30,755

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $7,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,517

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $6,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0 TDITDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,250 $25,200
Base Invoice $28,134 $24,192
Navigation system 2,000  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration -200  
All-weather floor mats 120 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Tech Package   3,425
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation system 1,860  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration -186  
All-weather floor mats 112 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Tech Package   3,289
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 7,270 4,760
Options (change) 6,764 4,530
Destination 875 795
Total Price $38,395 $30,755
Total Invoice $35,773 $29,517

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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: $5,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,136
Model Year20112013
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, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$38,395$30,755
Adjustments for Features-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,120$30,755
Total Invoice$35,773$29,517
Adjustments for Features-2,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,653$29,517

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112013
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0 TDITDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1200

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112013
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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Total Requested90557%
Total Not Requested67543%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested200073%
Total Not Requested75027%

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