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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: $12,532

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,366

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $11,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0 TDIGLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,250 $18,390
Base Invoice $28,134 $17,138
Cold Weather Package 500 150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
All-weather floor mats 120 99
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
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  
Stability control   247
Cargo net   55
1.9L I4 Diesel   1,099
Options (change) 2,195 1,788
Options (change) 2,044 1,598
Destination 895 630
Total Price $33,340 $20,808
Total Invoice $31,073 $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: $8,662
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,100
Model Year20132006
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$33,340$20,808
Adjustments for Features-3,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,470$20,808
Total Invoice$31,073$19,366
Adjustments for Features-3,6070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,466$19,366

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132006
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 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,920$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6070

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132006
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%

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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