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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: $37,575

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $15,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,105

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $13,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelA4 / S4Golf / GTI
TrimS4 3.0TR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,300 $35,655
Base Invoice $43,990 $34,229
Obstacle detection, rear 550  
Navigation Package 2,000  
7-speed automated manual 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Proximity key 550  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Obstacle detection, rear 511  
Navigation Package 1,860  
7-speed automated manual 1,302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Proximity key 511  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,975 1,100
Options (change) 4,627 1,056
Destination 875 820
Total Price $53,150 $37,575
Total Invoice $49,492 $36,105

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,883
Model Year20122017
ModelA4 / S4Golf / GTI
TrimS4 3.0TR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine333hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$53,150$37,575
Adjustments for Features-1,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,535$37,575
Total Invoice$49,492$36,105
Adjustments for Features-1,5040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,988$36,105

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

Model Year20122017
ModelA4 / S4Golf / GTI
TrimS4 3.0TR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,065$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5040

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

Model Year20122017
ModelA4 / S4Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in103.8 in
Length185.2 in167.5 in
Width71.9 in70.8 in
Height56.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,637 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.452.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested740100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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