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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimGTI3.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,095 $35,875
Base Invoice $24,091 $33,364
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Driver's Edition 4,600  
Cold Weather Package   500
Sport Package   1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Navigation system   1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Driver's Edition 4,416  
Cold Weather Package   466
Sport Package   1,303
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Navigation system   1,813
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 5,700 5,425
Options (change) 5,472 5,046
Destination 820 825
Total Price $31,615 $42,125
Total Invoice $30,383 $39,235

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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: $7,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,486
Model Year20142009
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimGTI3.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,615$42,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,615$39,585
Total Invoice$30,383$39,235
Adjustments for Features0-2,366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,383$36,869

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year20142009
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimGTI3.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot $25
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$3,275$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,366

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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 Year20142009
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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