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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: $33,990

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $8,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,438

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $7,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3
TrimGTI AutobahnA3 2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,045 $33,200
Base Invoice $28,843 $30,876
Lighting Package 995  
All-weather floor mats 235 180
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Driver Assistance Package 695 1,400
Cargo net 100 150
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
Premium Plus Package   2,550
Sport Package   800
Cargo mat   115
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Lighting Package 856  
All-weather floor mats 185 168
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Driver Assistance Package 598 1,302
Cargo net 80 139
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
Premium Plus Package   2,371
Sport Package   744
Cargo mat   107
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 3,125 8,345
Options (change) 2,775 7,760
Destination 820 895
Total Price $33,990 $42,440
Total Invoice $32,438 $39,531

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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: $7,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,859
Model Year20152015
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3
TrimGTI AutobahnA3 2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,990$42,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,990$41,115
Total Invoice$32,438$39,531
Adjustments for Features0-1,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,438$38,297

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

Model Year20152015
ModelGolf / GTIA3 / S3
TrimGTI AutobahnA3 2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $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
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,025$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,234

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 features.

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

Model Year20152015
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 Weight3,086 lb.3,362 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Audi A3 / S3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested69045%
Total Not Requested85055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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