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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: $31,645

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $4,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,256

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $3,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152010
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimTDI SEL2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,395 $29,950
Base Invoice $27,259 $27,853
Lighting Package 995  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Cargo net 100  
All-weather floor mats 235 120
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Navigation system   2,000
Convenience Package   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   -200
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Lighting Package 856  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Cargo net 80  
All-weather floor mats 185 112
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Navigation system   1,860
Convenience Package   930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   -186
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 2,430 6,995
Options (change) 2,177 6,508
Destination 820 825
Gas Tax 0 -1,300
Total Price $31,645 $36,470
Total Invoice $30,256 $33,886

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,716
Model Year20152010
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimTDI SEL2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,645$36,470
Adjustments for Features-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,555$36,470
Total Invoice$30,256$33,886
Adjustments for Features-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,170$33,886

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152010
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimTDI SEL2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
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
Fog light, rear $100
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$3,865$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-860

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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 Year20152010
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 Weight3,126 lb.3,362 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

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

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?
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested22530%
Total Not Requested52570%

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