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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $14,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $12,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelA4 / S4Golf / GTI
TrimS4 3.0TR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,400 $34,590
Base Invoice $45,012 $33,207
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
7-speed automated manual 1,400  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
7-speed automated manual 1,302  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 1,950 1,500
Options (change) 1,813 1,440
Destination 925 770
Total Price $51,275 $36,860
Total Invoice $47,750 $35,417

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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: $11,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,028
Model Year20152012
ModelA4 / S4Golf / GTI
TrimS4 3.0TR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine333hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$51,275$36,860
Adjustments for Features-2,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,800$36,860
Total Invoice$47,750$35,417
Adjustments for Features-2,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,445$35,417

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

Model Year20152012
ModelA4 / S4Golf / GTI
TrimS4 3.0TR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation system $600
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,175$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3050

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See a complete comparison of Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

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

Model Year20152012
ModelA4 / S4Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in101.5 in
Length185.1 in165.4 in
Width71.9 in70.3 in
Height56.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,326 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A4 / S4 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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