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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: $5,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Golf / GTI
TrimA3 40A3 45S3RS 3GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,300 $36,500 $43,000 $56,200 $24,295
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 180 180     235
Cargo mat 160 160      
Metal pedals 195 195      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995 995      
Autobahn Package         5,530
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 536  
All-weather floor mats 168 168     176
Cargo mat 149 149      
Metal pedals 182 182      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926 926      
Autobahn Package         5,310
Options (change) 2,355 2,355 575 575 5,765
Options (change) 2,194 2,194 536 536 5,486
Destination 995 995 995 995 770
Total Price $36,650 $39,850 $44,570 $57,770 $30,830

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,270
Model Year20202020202020202011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Golf / GTI
TrimA3 40A3 45S3RS 3GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4394hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$36,650$39,850$44,570$57,770$30,830
Adjustments for Features-1,350-3,050-6,460-6,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,300$36,800$38,110$50,835$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$2,810$15,535$0

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

Model Year20202020202020202011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Golf / GTI
TrimA3 40A3 45S3RS 3GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat$40$40  $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300$300   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100 
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100 
CD player    $125
iPod integration    $100
Navigation system    $600
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150 
LED headlights  $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75  $75
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,940$7,640$11,050$11,525$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$3,050$6,460$6,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-117-244-222-1840

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

Model Year20202011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in101.5 in
Length175.4 in165.4 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height55.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.346.0 ft3

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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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