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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,527

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $2,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3
TrimGTI AutobahnA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,495 $37,900
All-weather floor mats 235 180
Cargo net 100 150
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo mat   115
iPod integration   350
Heated front seats   500
All-weather floor mats 185 168
Cargo net 80 139
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo mat   107
iPod integration   325
Heated front seats   467
Options (change) 1,435 1,870
Options (change) 1,321 1,742
Destination 920 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $38,850 $36,527

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,152
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,706
Model Year20202016
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3
TrimGTI AutobahnA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$38,850$36,527
Adjustments for Features-3,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,375$36,527

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

Model Year20202016
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3
TrimGTI AutobahnA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,050$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2000

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

Model Year20202016
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in103.5 in
Length167.6 in169.8 in
Width70.8 in70.3 in
Height58.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,903 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
17.4 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft339.5 ft3

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