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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.
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: $40,345 Volkswagen Golf / GTI R | ||
| Difference: $8,107 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,578 Volkswagen Golf / GTI R | ||
| Difference: $6,262 | ||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | A3 e-tron | R |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $38,900 | $35,650 |
| Base Invoice | $36,178 | $34,225 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,100 | |
| Prestige Package | 8,650 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | |
| Cargo net | 150 | 100 |
| All-weather floor mats | 180 | 235 |
| Cargo mat | 115 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,295 | |
| DCC & Navigation Package | 2,245 | |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,884 | |
| Prestige Package | 8,046 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | |
| Cargo net | 139 | 80 |
| All-weather floor mats | 168 | 185 |
| Cargo mat | 107 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,114 | |
| DCC & Navigation Package | 2,154 | |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 12,770 | 3,875 |
| Options (change) | 11,880 | 3,533 |
| Destination | 950 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | -4,168 | 0 |
| Total Price | $48,452 | $40,345 |
| Total Invoice | $44,840 | $38,578 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,617 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,883 | ||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | A3 e-tron | R |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 150hp I4 PiH | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | S6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/28 MPG | 22/31 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 705, 14 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $48,452 | $40,345 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,490 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,962 | $40,345 |
| Total Invoice | $44,840 | $38,578 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,379 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,461 | $38,578 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | A3 e-tron | R |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| 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 fuel door | $100 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| 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 recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,840 | $5,350 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,490 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,379 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 169.8 in | 167.5 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,012 lb. | 3,283 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.9 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.5 ft3 | 52.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 34% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2575 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 2940 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic collision intervention | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 5% |
| DCC & Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| 235/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 64% |
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