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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: $40,010

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $22,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Golf / GTI
TrimRS 3R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,200 $35,650
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 1,295
Technology Package 3,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,245
6-speed manual   0
Driver Assistance Package 1,302 1,114
Technology Package 2,976  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,154
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 5,175 3,540
Options (change) 4,814 3,268
Destination 995 820
Total Price $62,370 $40,010

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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 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,925
Model Year20202016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Golf / GTI
TrimRS 3R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine394hp I5292hp I4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$62,370$40,010
Adjustments for Features-4,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,855$40,010

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

Model Year20202016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Golf / GTI
TrimRS 3R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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 
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,990$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4210

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

Model Year20202016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in103.8 in
Length175.4 in167.5 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.3,283 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.352.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested95040%
Total Not Requested141560%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested195095%
Total Not Requested1005%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

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