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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: $29,050

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $9,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,880

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $7,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimTDI2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,200 $30,250
Base Invoice $24,192 $28,134
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,695  
All-weather floor mats 235 120
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Cold Weather Package   500
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   -200
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,627  
All-weather floor mats 185 112
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Cold Weather Package   466
Navigation system   1,860
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   -186
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 3,030 7,270
Options (change) 2,868 6,764
Destination 820 875
Total Price $29,050 $38,395
Total Invoice $27,880 $35,773

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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: $6,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,935
Model Year20142011
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$29,050$38,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,050$35,220
Total Invoice$27,880$35,773
Adjustments for Features0-2,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,880$32,815

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year20142011
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$2,715$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,958

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year20142011
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

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1500100%
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, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
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 Requested40526%
Total Not Requested117574%
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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