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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: $36,527

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $5,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelA3 / S3Golf / GTI
TrimA3 e-tronR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,900 $39,785
iPod integration 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Heated front seats 500  
Cargo net 150 100
All-weather floor mats 180 235
Cargo mat 115  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
iPod integration 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Heated front seats 467  
Cargo net 139 80
All-weather floor mats 168 185
Cargo mat 107  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,870 1,435
Options (change) 1,742 1,321
Destination 925 850
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $36,527 $42,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $893
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,816
Model Year20162018
ModelA3 / S3Golf / GTI
TrimA3 e-tronR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH292hp I4
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/35-19
Total Price$36,527$42,070
Adjustments for Features0-4,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,527$37,420

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

Model Year20162018
ModelA3 / S3Golf / GTI
TrimA3 e-tronR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags$300 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,275$8,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240

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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 Year20162018
ModelA3 / S3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in103.8 in
Length169.8 in167.6 in
Width70.3 in70.8 in
Height56.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.9 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		39.5 ft353.7 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%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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