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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,540

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $25,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,166

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $23,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Golf / GTI
TrimS4 Avant1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $49,610 $29,385
Base Invoice $46,137 $28,210
Navigation system 1,950  
Convenience Package 2,125  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500  
Lighting Package   995
Cargo net   100
Door sill trim plates   240
Navigation system 1,813  
Convenience Package 1,977  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 466  
Lighting Package   856
Cargo net   80
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 5,050 1,335
Options (change) 4,699 1,136
Destination 775 820
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $57,135 $31,540
Total Invoice $53,311 $30,166

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,221
Model Year20082016
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Golf / GTI
TrimS4 Avant1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine340hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)215, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$57,135$31,540
Adjustments for Features-9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,145$31,540
Total Invoice$53,311$30,166
Adjustments for Features-9240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,387$30,166

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Golf / GTI
TrimS4 Avant1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
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 
Mirrorlink support $0
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,190$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9240

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Golf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in103.5 in
Length180.6 in179.6 in
Width69.8 in70.8 in
Height56.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.3,383 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.0 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Avant

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested37527%
Total Not Requested100073%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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