I'm not sure if comparing the Golf R with the base S3 on price is fair due to a difference in standard specification of each. For example, the adaptive suspension, or magnetic ride control in Audi language, is a $1600 option on its own. Metallic or pearl paint another $1050, rear seat load through $400 and privacy glass another $700. There is no 19" wheel option for those who may want this. Audi charge a lot more for dealer delivery, unless on corporate program. I know the Audi MMI is superior to the crap VW Discover Media, but these are the performance models in the range, and the priority should be on that.
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