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

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

Lowest Total Price: $36,572

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $973

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,789

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $2,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3
TrimRA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,795 $37,900
Base Invoice $33,403 $35,248
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720  
All-weather floor mats 235 180
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo mat   115
Metal pedals   195
iPod integration   350
Heated front seats   500
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651  
All-weather floor mats 185 168
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo mat   107
Metal pedals   181
iPod integration   325
Heated front seats   467
Options (change) 1,955 1,915
Options (change) 1,836 1,784
Destination 795 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $37,545 $36,572
Total Invoice $36,034 $33,789

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,923
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,123
Model Year20132016
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3
TrimRA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine256hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$37,545$36,572
Adjustments for Features0-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,545$35,622
Total Invoice$36,034$33,789
Adjustments for Features0-878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,034$32,911

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

Model Year20132016
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3
TrimRA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Navigation system$600 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,425$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-878

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 features.

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

Model Year20132016
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.5 in
Length165.4 in169.8 in
Width70.3 in70.3 in
Height58.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft339.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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