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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: $42,390

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $16,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019
ModelA4 / S4Golf / GTI
TrimS4 3.0TR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,300 $40,395
Prestige Package 6,700  
7-speed automated manual 1,400 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Prestige Package 6,232  
7-speed automated manual 1,302 1,056
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954  
Options (change) 10,675 1,100
Options (change) 9,931 1,056
Destination 875 895
Total Price $58,850 $42,390

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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: $17,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,880
Model Year20122019
ModelA4 / S4Golf / GTI
TrimS4 3.0TR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine333hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$58,850$42,390
Adjustments for Features0-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,850$41,630

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

Model Year20122019
ModelA4 / S4Golf / GTI
TrimS4 3.0TR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
iPod integration$100 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,390$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-35

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

Model Year20122019
ModelA4 / S4Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in103.8 in
Length185.2 in167.6 in
Width71.9 in70.8 in
Height56.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,637 lb.3,373 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.453.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested162557%
Total Not Requested121543%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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