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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,808

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $12,862

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,366

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $11,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimGLS2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,390 $29,950
Base Invoice $17,138 $27,853
Stability control 280  
Cold Weather Package 150 500
Cargo net 69  
All-weather floor mats 99 120
1.9L I4 Diesel 1,190  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Stability control 247  
Cold Weather Package 133 466
Cargo net 55  
All-weather floor mats 64 112
1.9L I4 Diesel 1,099  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Options (change) 1,788 4,195
Options (change) 1,598 3,904
Destination 630 825
Gas Tax 0 -1,300
Total Price $20,808 $33,670
Total Invoice $19,366 $31,282

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,587
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,015
Model Year20062010
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimGLS2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine100hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/41 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/45-17
Total Price$20,808$33,670
Adjustments for Features0-5,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,808$28,395
Total Invoice$19,366$31,282
Adjustments for Features0-4,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,366$26,381

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062010
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimGLS2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,000$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,901

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062010
ModelGolf / GTIA3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.9 in101.5 in
Length164.9 in168.7 in
Width68.3 in69.5 in
Height56.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,972 lb.3,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.8 ft354.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested805%
Total Not Requested160095%

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