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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: $38,915

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132021
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0TGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $36,945
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Titanium Sport Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
iPod integration -200  
Navigation system 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
All-weather floor mats 120 235
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Cargo net   100
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Titanium Sport Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
6-speed automated manual 1,376  
iPod integration -186  
Navigation system 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
All-weather floor mats 112 185
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Cargo net   80
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 10,750 1,435
Options (change) 10,000 1,321
Destination 895 995
Total Price $38,915 $39,375

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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: $3,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,200
Model Year20132021
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0TGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,915$39,375
Adjustments for Features0-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,915$34,960

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132021
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0TGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$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 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$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 
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot$25 
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 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,950$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-260

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132021
ModelA3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.8 in
Length168.7 in167.6 in
Width69.5 in70.8 in
Height56.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,329 lb.3,256 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

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%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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