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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: $42,070

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $9,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3Golf / GTI
TrimS3R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,100 $39,785
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Prestige Package 5,900  
235/35YR19 1,500  
Cargo mat 115  
All-weather floor mats 180 235
Cargo net 150 100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Prestige Package 5,488  
235/35YR19 1,397  
Cargo mat 107  
All-weather floor mats 168 185
Cargo net 139 80
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 9,795 1,435
Options (change) 9,112 1,321
Destination 895 850
Total Price $51,790 $42,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,197
Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3Golf / GTI
TrimS3R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine292hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$51,790$42,070
Adjustments for Features-2,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,790$42,070

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

Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3Golf / GTI
TrimS3R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,675$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8630

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

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

Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in103.8 in
Length175.4 in167.6 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height55.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.353.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested217562%
Total Not Requested132538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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