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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: $37,037

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $478

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,223

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $1,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Golf / GTI
TrimA3 e-tronR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,500 $36,595
Base Invoice $36,736 $35,131
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Cargo net 155 100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Cargo net 144 80
Options (change) 730 100
Options (change) 680 80
Destination 975 820
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $37,037 $37,515
Total Invoice $34,223 $36,031

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $622
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $752
Model Year20182015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Golf / GTI
TrimA3 e-tronR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH292hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,037$37,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,037$36,415
Total Invoice$34,223$36,031
Adjustments for Features0-1,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,223$34,975

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

Model Year20182015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Golf / GTI
TrimA3 e-tronR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
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 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,075$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,056

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

Model Year20182015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in103.8 in
Length169.8 in167.5 in
Width70.3 in70.8 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,340 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft352.7 ft3

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