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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,830

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,417

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Golf / GTI
TrimA3 e-tronGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,900 $24,295
Base Invoice $36,178 $23,323
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
All-weather floor mats 180 235
Heated front seats 500  
Cargo mat 115  
Metal pedals 195  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
All-weather floor mats 168 176
Heated front seats 467  
Cargo mat 107  
Metal pedals 181  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 1,565 5,765
Options (change) 1,459 5,486
Destination 950 770
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $37,247 $30,830
Total Invoice $34,419 $29,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,967
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,576
Model Year20172011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Golf / GTI
TrimA3 e-tronGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH200hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,247$30,830
Adjustments for Features-2,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,797$30,830
Total Invoice$34,419$29,579
Adjustments for Features-2,2640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,155$29,579

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Golf / GTI
TrimA3 e-tronGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
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, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, 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$5,425$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2640

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Golf / 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 Weight3,617 lb.2,969 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 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested275068%
Total Not Requested130032%

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