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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: $37,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $8,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182020
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Golf / GTI
TrimA3 e-tronGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,500 $36,495
Prestige Package 8,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Cargo net 155 100
Prestige Package 7,998  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Cargo net 144 80
Options (change) 9,330 100
Options (change) 8,678 80
Destination 975 920
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $45,637 $37,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,807
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,079
Model Year20182020
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Golf / GTI
TrimA3 e-tronGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH228hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$45,637$37,515
Adjustments for Features-2,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,322$37,515

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

Model Year20182020
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Golf / GTI
TrimA3 e-tronGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
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
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot$25 
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 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
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$5,615$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1420

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

Model Year20182020
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Golf / 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 Weight3,617 lb.2,874 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested212539%
Total Not Requested329061%

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