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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,931

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelGolf / GTIA3A3
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,070 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $33,667 $22,998 $31,561
Cargo net 100    
Cold Weather Package   700 700
Sport Package   1,800  
Convenience Package   675  
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Sound Package   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Satellite radio   350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435 435
Xenon HID headlights   650 800
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Cargo net 80    
Cold Weather Package   637 637
Sport Package   1,638  
Convenience Package   614  
Navigation system   1,787 1,775
Sound Package   819  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410 410
Satellite radio   319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link   396 396
Xenon HID headlights   592 728
Panoramic sunroof   1,001 1,001
Options (change) 100 9,010 5,785
Options (change) 80 8,213 5,266
Destination 850 720 720
Total Price $36,020 $34,470 $40,485
Total Invoice $34,597 $31,931 $37,547

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,088
Model Year201820062006
ModelGolf / GTIA3A3
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$36,020$34,470$40,485
Adjustments for Features-4,9500-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,070$34,470$37,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,715
Total Invoice$34,597$31,931$37,547
Adjustments for Features-4,7540-3,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,843$31,931$34,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,555

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year201820062006
ModelGolf / GTIA3A3
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Ski sack $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$7,675$2,725$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,950$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7540-3,061

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182006
ModelGolf / GTIA3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in101.5 in
Length167.6 in168.7 in
Width70.8 in69.5 in
Height58.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.7 ft354.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested193094%
Total Not Requested1256%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested52584%
Total Not Requested10016%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650124%
Total Not Requested-125-24%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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