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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,755

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $8,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,517

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $7,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelA3 / S3Golf / GTI
TrimA3 2.0 TDITDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,600 $25,200
Base Invoice $30,318 $24,192
Premium Plus Package 2,550  
Navigation Plus Package 2,600  
Cargo mat 115  
All-weather floor mats 180 235
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Tech Package   3,425
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Plus Package 2,371  
Navigation Plus Package 2,418  
Cargo mat 107  
All-weather floor mats 168 185
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Tech Package   3,289
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,995 4,760
Options (change) 5,575 4,530
Destination 895 795
Total Price $39,490 $30,755
Total Invoice $36,788 $29,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,709
Model Year20152013
ModelA3 / S3Golf / GTI
TrimA3 2.0 TDITDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$39,490$30,755
Adjustments for Features-2,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,740$30,755
Total Invoice$36,788$29,517
Adjustments for Features-2,5620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,226$29,517

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152013
ModelA3 / S3Golf / GTI
TrimA3 2.0 TDITDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,775$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5620

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152013
ModelA3 / S3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in101.5 in
Length175.4 in165.4 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height55.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,241 lb.3,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested69045%
Total Not Requested85055%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested225082%
Total Not Requested50018%

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