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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $2,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTIQ3
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $36,945 $33,700
Prestige Package   4,900
Sport Package   550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Prestige Package   4,558
Sport Package   511
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 0 6,025
Options (change) 0 5,605
Destination 995 925
Total Price $37,940 $40,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,419
Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTIQ3
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9465, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$37,940$40,650
Adjustments for Features0-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,940$39,085

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTIQ3
TrimGTI Autobahn2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Larger infotainment display$0 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,700$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,458

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTIQ3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in102.5 in
Length167.6 in172.8 in
Width70.8 in72.1 in
Height58.2 in62.6 in
Curb Weight2,874 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft348.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
LED headlights500Yes
Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested157548%
Total Not Requested169052%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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