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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,037

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $478

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,223

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $1,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimRA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,595 $39,500
Base Invoice $35,131 $36,736
Cargo net 100 155
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net 80 144
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 100 730
Options (change) 80 680
Destination 820 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $37,515 $37,037
Total Invoice $36,031 $34,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $622
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $752
Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimRA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine292hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$37,515$37,037
Adjustments for Features-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,415$37,037
Total Invoice$36,031$34,223
Adjustments for Features-1,0560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,975$34,223

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimRA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,175$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0560

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in103.5 in
Length167.5 in169.8 in
Width70.8 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft339.5 ft3

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