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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: $9,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimGTI3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $34,915
Base Invoice $23,323 $32,471
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Autobahn Package 5,530  
Cold Weather Package   700
Navigation system   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Xenon HID headlights   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Autobahn Package 5,310  
Cold Weather Package   650
Navigation system   1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Xenon HID headlights   745
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 6,630 5,435
Options (change) 6,366 5,054
Destination 770 775
Total Price $31,695 $41,125
Total Invoice $30,459 $38,300

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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: $7,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,895
Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimGTI3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,695$41,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$39,035
Total Invoice$30,459$38,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$36,354

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112008
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Total Value of Features$3,700$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,946

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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 Year20112008
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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested305075%
Total Not Requested100025%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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