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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: $10,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152021
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Golf / GTI
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,500 $48,400 $36,945
Premium Plus Package 2,100    
Sport Package 1,000    
Prestige Package 5,300 5,900  
Driver Assist Package 3,000 2,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000  
Premium Plus Package 1,954    
Sport Package 930    
Prestige Package 4,928 5,488  
Driver Assist Package 2,790 2,557  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Options (change) 11,950 10,200 0
Options (change) 11,113 9,486 0
Destination 925 925 995
Total Price $48,375 $59,525 $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: $9,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,045
Model Year201520152021
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Golf / GTI
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine220hp 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)245/40-18245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,375$59,525$37,940
Adjustments for Features-1,090-2,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,285$57,035$37,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0

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

Model Year201520152021
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 
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 $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 
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
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
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
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 
Active steering$1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,190$7,590$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$2,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,015-2,3180

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

Model Year20152021
ModelA4 / S4Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in103.8 in
Length185.1 in167.6 in
Width71.9 in70.8 in
Height56.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,510 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested85059%
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
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested140057%
Total Not Requested106543%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested140057%
Total Not Requested106543%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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