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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: $36,020

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $2,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,597

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelGolf / GTIA3A3
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T3.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,070 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $33,667 $25,035 $33,364
Cargo net 100    
S Line Package   2,000  
Convenience Package   1,800  
Sport Package   1,400 1,400
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,150 1,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Cargo net 80    
S Line Package   1,860  
Convenience Package   1,675  
Sport Package   1,303 1,303
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Navigation system   1,813 1,813
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,069 1,069
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441 441
Options (change) 100 10,375 6,575
Options (change) 80 9,650 6,115
Destination 850 825 825
Total Price $36,020 $38,120 $43,275
Total Invoice $34,597 $35,510 $40,304

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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: $6,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,779
Model Year201820092009
ModelGolf / GTIA3A3
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T3.2
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)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,020$38,120$43,275
Adjustments for Features-4,0250-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,995$38,120$40,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,505
Total Invoice$34,597$35,510$40,304
Adjustments for Features-3,8660-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,731$35,510$37,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year201820092009
ModelGolf / GTIA3A3
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T3.2
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,775$2,750$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,025$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8660-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182009
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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested103082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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