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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: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelQ3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.0 TFSIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,800 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $29,574 $23,611 $33,207
Premium Plus Package 2,700    
Navigation Plus Package 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Premium Plus Package 2,512    
Navigation Plus Package 1,954    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 5,375 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 5,002 5,760 1,440
Destination 950 770 770
Total Price $38,125 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $35,526 $30,141 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $386
Model Year201720122012
ModelQ3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.0 TFSIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,125$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-5,3650-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,760$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$35,526$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-4,9990-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,527$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720122012
ModelQ3Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.0 TFSIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,215$1,850$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,365$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9990-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172012
ModelQ3Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in101.5 in
Length172.8 in165.4 in
Width72.1 in70.3 in
Height62.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.2 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested60061%
Total Not Requested39039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested330081%
Total Not Requested75019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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