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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: $36,572

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $973

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,789

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $2,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelA3 / S3Golf / GTI
TrimA3 e-tronR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,900 $34,795
Base Invoice $35,248 $33,403
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Metal pedals 195  
iPod integration 350  
Heated front seats 500  
All-weather floor mats 180 235
Cargo mat 115  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Metal pedals 181  
iPod integration 325  
Heated front seats 467  
All-weather floor mats 168 185
Cargo mat 107  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 1,915 1,955
Options (change) 1,784 1,836
Destination 925 795
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $36,572 $37,545
Total Invoice $33,789 $36,034

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,923
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,123
Model Year20162013
ModelA3 / S3Golf / GTI
TrimA3 e-tronR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH256hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$36,572$37,545
Adjustments for Features-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,622$37,545
Total Invoice$33,789$36,034
Adjustments for Features-8780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,911$36,034

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

Model Year20162013
ModelA3 / S3Golf / GTI
TrimA3 e-tronR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Navigation system $600
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,375$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8780

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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 Year20162013
ModelA3 / S3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in101.5 in
Length169.8 in165.4 in
Width70.3 in70.3 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		39.5 ft346.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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