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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,830

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112020202020202020
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGTIA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $33,300 $36,500 $43,000 $56,200
Autobahn Package 5,530        
All-weather floor mats 235 180 180    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575 575
Metal pedals   195 195    
Cargo mat   160 160    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995 995    
Autobahn Package 5,310        
All-weather floor mats 176 168 168    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536 536
Metal pedals   182 182    
Cargo mat   149 149    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233 233    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926 926    
Options (change) 5,765 2,355 2,355 575 575
Options (change) 5,486 2,194 2,194 536 536
Destination 770 995 995 995 995
Total Price $30,830 $36,650 $39,850 $44,570 $57,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,270
Model Year20112020202020202020
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGTIA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4394hp I5
TransmissionM6S7S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$30,830$36,650$39,850$44,570$57,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-3,050-6,460-6,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,830$35,300$36,800$38,110$50,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$2,810$15,535

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20112020202020202020
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGTIA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300$300  
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD player$125    
iPod integration$100    
Navigation system$600    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Boost gauge   $75$75
Compass$0  $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75  
Aluminum trim$100  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,590$5,940$7,640$11,050$11,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$3,050$6,460$6,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-117-244-222-184

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20112020
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in103.8 in
Length165.4 in175.4 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested275068%
Total Not Requested130032%

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