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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: $40,010

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $22,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162020
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimRRS 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,650 $56,200
DCC & Navigation Package 2,245  
Driver Assistance Package 1,295 1,400
6-speed manual 0  
Technology Package   3,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
DCC & Navigation Package 2,154  
Driver Assistance Package 1,114 1,302
6-speed manual 0  
Technology Package   2,976
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 3,540 5,175
Options (change) 3,268 4,814
Destination 820 995
Total Price $40,010 $62,370

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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 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,925
Model Year20162020
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimRRS 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4394hp I5
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$40,010$62,370
Adjustments for Features0-4,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,010$57,855

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

Model Year20162020
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimRRS 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, 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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,475$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-421

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 features.

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

Model Year20162020
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 Weight3,283 lb.3,593 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 / RS3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested195095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested95040%
Total Not Requested141560%

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