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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: $37,570

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $6,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,101

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $4,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3
TrimRS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,650 $42,500
Base Invoice $34,225 $39,527
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 1,100 575
Options (change) 1,056 536
Destination 820 925
Total Price $37,570 $44,000
Total Invoice $36,101 $40,988

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,769
Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3
TrimRS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,570$44,000
Adjustments for Features0-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,570$42,800
Total Invoice$36,101$40,988
Adjustments for Features0-1,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,101$39,870

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

Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3
TrimRS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
Metal pedals $75
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
Total Value of Features$4,550$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,118

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

Model Year20162016
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in103.8 in
Length167.5 in175.4 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft312.3 ft3

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