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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: $38,570

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212010
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,945 $27,270
Cargo net 100  
All-weather floor mats 235 120
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Titanium Sport Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,000
Cold Weather Package   500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Navigation system   2,000
iPod integration   -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Cargo net 80  
All-weather floor mats 185 112
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Titanium Sport Package   1,860
Convenience Package   930
Cold Weather Package   466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Navigation system   1,860
iPod integration   -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 1,435 10,475
Options (change) 1,321 9,746
Destination 995 825
Total Price $39,375 $38,570

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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: $3,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,890
Model Year20212010
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$39,375$38,570
Adjustments for Features-4,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,710$38,570

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year20212010
ModelGolf / GTIA3
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0T
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
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 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
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
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
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 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,365$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2740

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3

Model Year20212010
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 Weight3,256 lb.3,329 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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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