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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: $31,600 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | ||||||
| Difference: $5,050 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | A3 40 | A3 45 | S3 | RS 3 | GTI | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $33,300 | $36,500 | $43,000 | $56,200 | $24,595 | $34,590 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 180 | 180 | 235 | 235 | ||
| Cargo mat | 160 | 160 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | 250 | ||||
| Metal pedals | 195 | 195 | ||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | 995 | ||||
| Autobahn Package | 6,000 | |||||
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,500 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | 536 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 168 | 168 | 185 | 185 | ||
| Cargo mat | 149 | 149 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | 233 | ||||
| Metal pedals | 182 | 182 | ||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | 926 | ||||
| Autobahn Package | 5,760 | |||||
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,440 | |||||
| Options (change) | 2,355 | 2,355 | 575 | 575 | 6,235 | 1,735 |
| Options (change) | 2,194 | 2,194 | 536 | 536 | 5,945 | 1,625 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 770 | 770 |
| Total Price | $36,650 | $39,850 | $44,570 | $57,770 | $31,600 | $37,095 |
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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: $3,575 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,021 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | A3 40 | A3 45 | S3 | RS 3 | GTI | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 184hp I4 | 228hp I4 | 288hp I4 | 394hp I5 | 200hp I4 | 256hp I4 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 | S7 | S7 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 300, 8 | 300, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,650 | $39,850 | $44,570 | $57,770 | $31,600 | $37,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,475 | -3,175 | -6,585 | -7,060 | 0 | -1,950 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,175 | $36,675 | $37,985 | $50,710 | $31,600 | $35,145 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,500 | $2,810 | $15,535 | $0 | $3,545 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | A3 40 | A3 45 | S3 | RS 3 | GTI | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Navigation system | $600 | $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 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | |||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| All-weather floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $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 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $5,840 | $7,540 | $10,950 | $11,425 | $4,365 | $6,315 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,475 | $3,175 | $6,585 | $7,060 | $0 | $1,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -128 | -254 | -226 | -187 | 0 | -1,872 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2020 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 165.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,198 lb. | 2,969 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 | 46.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
| 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% |
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2700 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 33% |
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% |
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 51% |
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