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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: $31,895

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $8,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,526

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $7,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201920192019
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGTI AutobahnA3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,045 $33,300 $35,600 $44,500
Base Invoice $28,843 $31,304 $33,464 $41,832
Driver Assistance Package 695      
All-weather floor mats 235 180 180  
Cargo net 100 155 155 155
Sport Package   650 650  
Premium Plus Package   3,250 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Cargo mat   160 160  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995 995  
Driver Assistance Package 598      
All-weather floor mats 185 168 168  
Cargo net 80 144 144 144
Sport Package   606 606  
Premium Plus Package   3,024 3,024  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Cargo mat   149 149  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233 233  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926 926  
Options (change) 1,030 6,215 6,215 730
Options (change) 863 5,786 5,786 680
Destination 820 925 995 995
Total Price $31,895 $40,440 $42,810 $46,225
Total Invoice $30,526 $38,015 $40,245 $43,507

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,867
Model Year2015201920192019
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGTI AutobahnA3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,895$40,440$42,810$46,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-3,425-4,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,895$38,715$39,385$41,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670$3,000
Total Invoice$30,526$38,015$40,245$43,507
Adjustments for Features0-1,622-3,220-4,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,526$36,393$37,025$39,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$632$2,869

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

Model Year2015201920192019
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGTI AutobahnA3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300$300 
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player$125   
iPod integration$100   
Navigation system$600   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
LED headlights   $1000
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,490$4,215$5,915$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$3,425$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,622-3,220-4,245

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

Model Year20152019
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in103.8 in
Length167.5 in175.4 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%

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