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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: $31,960

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $5,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,599

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $3,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520092009
ModelGolf / GTIA3A3
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T3.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,045 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $28,843 $25,035 $33,364
Lighting Package 995    
Cargo net 100    
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Convenience Package   1,800  
S Line Package   2,000  
Sport Package   1,400 1,400
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Lighting Package 856    
Cargo net 80    
Navigation system   1,813 1,813
Convenience Package   1,675  
S Line Package   1,860  
Sport Package   1,303 1,303
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441 441
Options (change) 1,095 9,225 5,425
Options (change) 936 8,581 5,046
Destination 820 825 825
Total Price $31,960 $36,970 $42,125
Total Invoice $30,599 $34,441 $39,235

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,182
Model Year201520092009
ModelGolf / GTIA3A3
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T3.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,960$36,970$42,125
Adjustments for Features-1,4000-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,560$36,970$39,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,505
Total Invoice$30,599$34,441$39,235
Adjustments for Features-1,3400-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,259$34,441$36,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year201520092009
ModelGolf / GTIA3A3
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T3.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,675$2,275$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3400-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152009
ModelGolf / GTIA3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in101.5 in
Length167.5 in168.7 in
Width70.8 in69.5 in
Height57.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft354.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72559%
Total Not Requested50041%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested103082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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