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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: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimGTI3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $33,980
Base Invoice $23,323 $31,561
Autobahn Package 5,530  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Cold Weather Package   700
Navigation system   1,950
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Satellite radio   350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Autobahn Package 5,310  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Cold Weather Package   637
Navigation system   1,775
Xenon HID headlights   728
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Satellite radio   319
Bluetooth cell phone link   396
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 6,630 5,785
Options (change) 6,366 5,266
Destination 770 720
Total Price $31,695 $40,485
Total Invoice $30,459 $37,547

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,802
Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimGTI3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,695$40,485
Adjustments for Features0-2,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$38,020
Total Invoice$30,459$37,547
Adjustments for Features0-2,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$35,261

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimGTI3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,375$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,286

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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 Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTIA3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in101.5 in
Length165.4 in168.7 in
Width70.3 in69.5 in
Height58.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,660 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 Room52.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 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 GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested317578%
Total Not Requested87522%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650124%
Total Not Requested-125-24%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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