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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: $40,295

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $8,442

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,612

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $6,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimRA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,655 $39,500
Base Invoice $34,229 $36,736
DCC & Navigation Package 3,720  
Cargo net 100 155
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Plus Package   3,100
Prestige Package   8,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
DCC & Navigation Package 3,483  
Cargo net 80 144
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Plus Package   2,884
Prestige Package   7,998
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 3,820 12,430
Options (change) 3,563 11,562
Destination 820 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $40,295 $48,737
Total Invoice $38,612 $45,105

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,977
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,137
Model Year20172018
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimRA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine292hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,295$48,737
Adjustments for Features0-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,295$47,272
Total Invoice$38,612$45,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,612$43,749

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

Model Year20172018
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimRA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
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, 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,275$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,356

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

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,283 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested285068%
Total Not Requested135032%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested257548%
Total Not Requested284052%

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