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Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $2,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162021
ModelQ3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0 TFSIGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,700 $36,945
Prestige Package 4,900  
Sport Package 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Prestige Package 4,558  
Sport Package 511  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Options (change) 6,025 0
Options (change) 5,605 0
Destination 925 995
Total Price $40,650 $37,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,419
Model Year20162021
ModelQ3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0 TFSIGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)465, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,650$37,940
Adjustments for Features-1,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,085$37,940

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162021
ModelQ3Golf / GTI
Trim2.0 TFSIGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,265$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4580

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162021
ModelQ3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in103.8 in
Length172.8 in167.6 in
Width72.1 in70.8 in
Height62.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
LED headlights500Yes
Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested157548%
Total Not Requested169052%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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