Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 2017 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

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

Lowest Total Price: $32,025

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,222

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,684

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720132013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimA3 e-tronGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,900 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $36,178 $23,803 $33,403
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
All-weather floor mats 180 235 235
Heated front seats 500    
Cargo mat 115    
Metal pedals 195    
Autobahn Package   6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
All-weather floor mats 168 185 185
Heated front seats 467    
Cargo mat 107    
Metal pedals 181    
Autobahn Package   5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 1,565 6,435 1,955
Options (change) 1,459 6,137 1,836
Destination 950 795 795
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $37,247 $32,025 $37,545
Total Invoice $34,419 $30,735 $36,034

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 dealer quotes or Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,647
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,305
Model Year201720132013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimA3 e-tronGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionS6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,247$32,025$37,545
Adjustments for Features-2,5750-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,672$32,025$35,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570
Total Invoice$34,419$30,735$36,034
Adjustments for Features-2,3790-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,040$30,735$34,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,427

Return to top

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

Model Year201720132013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimA3 e-tronGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
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  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0  
9 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system $600$600
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,475$2,900$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3790-1,872

Return to top

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

Model Year20172013
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

Return to top

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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested270067%
Total Not Requested135033%

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks, Convertibles, and Sedans.
See TrueDelta's information for all Audi models.