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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: $28,890

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $9,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,426

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $8,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimTDI2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,885 $30,250
Base Invoice $22,930 $28,134
Cold Weather Package 250 500
All-weather floor mats 235 120
Rear side airbags 355 350
Navigation system 595 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Sunroof 1,000  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   -200
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Cold Weather Package 215 466
All-weather floor mats 176 112
Rear side airbags 305 325
Navigation system 512 1,860
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Sunroof 860  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   -186
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 4,235 7,620
Options (change) 3,726 7,089
Destination 770 895
Total Price $28,890 $38,765
Total Invoice $27,426 $36,118

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,405
Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimTDI2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$28,890$38,765
Adjustments for Features0-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,890$36,310
Total Invoice$27,426$36,118
Adjustments for Features0-2,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,426$33,831

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimTDI2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,185$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,287

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112013
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 Weight3,025 lb.3,362 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

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

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested82552%
Total Not Requested75548%
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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