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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: $37,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $8,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122021
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Golf / GTI
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $36,945
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700  
Sport Package 750    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232  
Sport Package 697    
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Options (change) 12,825 9,275 0
Options (change) 11,931 8,629 0
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $46,200 $57,450 $37,940

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,056
Model Year201220122021
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Golf / GTI
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine211hp I4333hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$46,200$57,450$37,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,200$56,450$37,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,250$0

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

Model Year201220122021
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Golf / GTI
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
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$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
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 
LED headlights  $1000
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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Total Value of Features$4,915$5,915$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-931-18

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

Model Year20122021
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 Weight3,591 lb.2,874 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 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested342562%
Total Not Requested206538%
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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested157555%
Total Not Requested126545%

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