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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: $35,310

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $710

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,542

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820072007
ModelGolf / GTIA3A3
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,070 $25,340 $33,980
Base Invoice $33,667 $23,404 $31,561
Cargo net 100    
Cold Weather Package   700 700
S Line Package   2,200  
Technology Package   1,500 1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Audio Package   1,350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Satellite radio     350
Cargo net 80    
Cold Weather Package   637 637
S Line Package   2,002  
Technology Package   1,365 1,138
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410 410
Navigation system   1,774 1,775
Audio Package   1,229  
Panoramic sunroof   1,001 1,001
Satellite radio     319
Options (change) 100 9,250 5,800
Options (change) 80 8,418 5,280
Destination 850 720 720
Total Price $36,020 $35,310 $40,500
Total Invoice $34,597 $32,542 $37,561

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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: $4,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,699
Model Year201820072007
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$35,310$40,500
Adjustments for Features-4,9500-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,070$35,310$37,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,040
Total Invoice$34,597$32,542$37,561
Adjustments for Features-4,7540-2,921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,843$32,542$34,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,098

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year201820072007
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  
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  
MP3-compatible player$50  
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 
Compass$0 $0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
LED headlights$1000  
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$7,575$2,625$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,950$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7540-2,921

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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 Year20182007
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
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested208094%
Total Not Requested1256%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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