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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: $38,040

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $2,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082021
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Golf / GTI
TrimA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 AvantGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,025 $49,610 $36,945
Convenience Package 2,100 2,125  
S Line Package 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500  
Navigation system 2,100 1,950  
iPod integration 0 0  
Cargo net     100
Convenience Package 1,953 1,977  
S Line Package 1,115    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Bluetooth cell phone link 466 466  
Navigation system 1,953 1,813  
iPod integration 0 0  
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 6,375 5,050 100
Options (change) 5,930 4,699 80
Destination 775 775 995
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $40,175 $57,135 $38,040

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,396
Model Year200820082021
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Golf / GTI
TrimA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 AvantGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4340hp V8228hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10215, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,175$57,135$38,040
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,175$56,985$36,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,810$0

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

Model Year200820082021
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Golf / GTI
TrimA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 AvantGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
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$100 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot$25$25 
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$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers $50 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250 
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$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,215$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-140-53

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

Model Year20082021
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Golf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.8 in
Length180.6 in167.6 in
Width69.8 in70.8 in
Height56.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,672 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.0 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T Avant Special Edition

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested127572%
Total Not Requested50028%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

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 mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested52538%
Total Not Requested85062%

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