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

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Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,449

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,896

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,339

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelRabbit / GTIA3
TrimGTI2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,300 $27,270
Base Invoice $21,721 $25,361
Autobahn Package 3,020  
6-speed automated manual 1,075 1,480
Cargo net 69  
iPod integration 0 -200
All-weather floor mats 185 120
Rear side airbags 350 350
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
Titanium Sport Package   2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Cold Weather Package   500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
AWD   2,100
Convenience Package   1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Autobahn Package 2,796  
6-speed automated manual 1,073 1,378
Cargo net 55  
iPod integration 0 -186
All-weather floor mats 145 112
Rear side airbags 310 325
Navigation system 1,589 1,860
Titanium Sport Package   1,860
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Cold Weather Package   466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
AWD   1,951
Convenience Package   1,186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 6,499 13,200
Options (change) 5,968 12,278
Destination 650 875
Total Price $30,449 $41,345
Total Invoice $28,339 $38,514

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,711
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,208
Model Year20082012
ModelRabbit / GTIA3
TrimGTI2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,449$41,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,449$38,160
Total Invoice$28,339$38,514
Adjustments for Features0-2,967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,339$35,547

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082012
ModelRabbit / GTIA3
TrimGTI2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$2,890$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,967

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082012
ModelRabbit / GTIA3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in101.5 in
Length165.8 in168.7 in
Width68.3 in69.5 in
Height58.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested211582%
Total Not Requested45018%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested95560%
Total Not Requested62540%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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