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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,365 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||
| Difference: $5,712 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||
| Difference: $4,120 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | GTI | R | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $24,595 | $34,590 | $39,500 |
| Base Invoice | $23,611 | $33,207 | $36,736 |
| Autobahn Package | 6,000 | ||
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | ||
| Metal pedals | 195 | ||
| Autobahn Package | 5,760 | ||
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,440 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | ||
| Metal pedals | 182 | ||
| Options (change) | 6,000 | 1,500 | 770 |
| Options (change) | 5,760 | 1,440 | 718 |
| Destination | 770 | 770 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,168 |
| Total Price | $31,365 | $36,860 | $37,077 |
| Total Invoice | $30,141 | $35,417 | $34,261 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,137 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,741 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | GTI | R | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 256hp I4 | 150hp I4 PiH |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 8 | 300, 8 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $31,365 | $36,860 | $37,077 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,950 | -2,575 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,365 | $34,910 | $34,502 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,545 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $30,141 | $35,417 | $34,261 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,874 | -2,379 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,141 | $33,543 | $31,882 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,402 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | GTI | R | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,900 | $4,850 | $5,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,950 | $2,575 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,874 | -2,379 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 165.4 in | 169.8 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,969 lb. | 3,617 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.3 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 52.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.5 in | 35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2700 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 51% |
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