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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: $32,285

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $5,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,871

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $4,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $30,135
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $28,930
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275  
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
iPod integration -200 -200  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Lighting Package     995
Cargo net     100
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860  
Navigation system 1,860 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186  
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
iPod integration -186 -186  
All-weather floor mats 112 112 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Lighting Package     856
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 9,270 9,270 1,330
Options (change) 8,624 8,624 1,121
Destination 895 895 820
Total Price $37,435 $40,415 $32,285
Total Invoice $34,880 $37,653 $30,871

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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: $6,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,529
Model Year201320132016
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
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$37,435$40,415$32,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,435$39,365$30,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0
Total Invoice$34,880$37,653$30,871
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,880$36,675$29,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320132016
ModelA3A3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
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 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,375$3,425$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,520

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132016
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested22523%
Total Not Requested77577%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested22523%
Total Not Requested77577%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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