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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: $34,990

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920082008
ModelGolf / GTIA3A3
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,995 $25,930 $34,915
Cargo net 100    
S Line Package   2,500  
Convenience Package   350  
Cold Weather Package   700 700
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Bluetooth cell phone link   435 435
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
iPod integration   0 0
Cargo net 80    
S Line Package   2,326  
Convenience Package   325  
Cold Weather Package   650 650
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Navigation system   1,813 1,813
Xenon HID headlights   745 745
Bluetooth cell phone link   405 405
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418 418
iPod integration   0 0
Options (change) 100 8,285 5,435
Options (change) 80 7,705 5,054
Destination 895 775 775
Total Price $36,990 $34,990 $41,125

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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: $2,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,746
Model Year201920082008
ModelGolf / GTIA3A3
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$36,990$34,990$41,125
Adjustments for Features-4,7750-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$34,990$38,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,285

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year201920082008
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  
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 
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  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200 $200
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,475$2,700$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,775$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1260-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year20192008
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 Weight2,874 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
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested243092%
Total Not Requested2258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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