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

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

Lowest Total Price: $41,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $10,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,634

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $8,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3
TrimRS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,650 $41,100
Base Invoice $34,225 $38,224
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 235 180
Driver Assistance Package 1,295  
DCC & Navigation Package 2,245  
Cargo net 100 150
Advanced Technology Package   1,400
Prestige Package   5,900
235/35YR19   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cargo mat   115
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
All-weather floor mats 185 168
Driver Assistance Package 1,114  
DCC & Navigation Package 2,154  
Cargo net 80 139
Advanced Technology Package   1,302
Prestige Package   5,488
235/35YR19   1,397
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Cargo mat   107
Options (change) 4,975 9,795
Options (change) 4,589 9,112
Destination 820 895
Total Price $41,445 $51,790
Total Invoice $39,634 $48,231

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,641
Model Year20162015
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3
TrimRS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$41,445$51,790
Adjustments for Features0-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,445$49,690
Total Invoice$39,634$48,231
Adjustments for Features0-1,956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,634$46,275

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

Model Year20162015
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3
TrimRS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,075$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,956

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 features.

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

Model Year20162015
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in103.8 in
Length167.5 in175.4 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,462 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested210091%
Total Not Requested2009%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested182552%
Total Not Requested167548%

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