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

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

Lowest Total Price: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Golf / GTI
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $25,095
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $24,091
Premium Plus Package 4,300    
Navigation Package 2,000 2,000  
Sport Package 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Driver's Edition     4,600
Premium Plus Package 4,000    
Navigation Package 1,860 1,860  
Sport Package 697    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Driver's Edition     4,416
Options (change) 7,525 2,475 4,600
Options (change) 7,000 2,303 4,416
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $40,900 $50,650 $30,515
Total Invoice $38,102 $47,168 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,129
Model Year201220122014
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Golf / GTI
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine211hp I4333hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,900$50,650$30,515
Adjustments for Features-2,840-3,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,060$46,810$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,750$0
Total Invoice$38,102$47,168$29,327
Adjustments for Features-2,646-3,5760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,456$43,592$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,136$0

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

Model Year201220122014
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Golf / GTI
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,190$5,190$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,840$3,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,646-3,5760

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

Model Year20122014
ModelA4 / S4Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in101.5 in
Length185.2 in165.4 in
Width71.9 in70.3 in
Height56.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.446.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested135044%
Total Not Requested170056%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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