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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: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $16,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $13,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelA4 / S4Golf / GTI
TrimS4 3.0TR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,400 $34,590
Base Invoice $47,802 $33,207
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
All-weather floor mats 190 235
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
All-weather floor mats 177 185
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 765 1,735
Options (change) 713 1,625
Destination 975 770
Total Price $53,140 $37,095
Total Invoice $49,490 $35,602

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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: $9,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,476
Model Year20182012
ModelA4 / S4Golf / GTI
TrimS4 3.0TR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine354hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$53,140$37,095
Adjustments for Features-6,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,255$37,095
Total Invoice$49,490$35,602
Adjustments for Features-6,4120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,078$35,602

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

Model Year20182012
ModelA4 / S4Golf / GTI
TrimS4 3.0TR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle exit assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
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$11,150$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4120

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

Model Year20182012
ModelA4 / S4Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in101.5 in
Length186.1 in165.4 in
Width72.5 in70.3 in
Height56.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,858 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.046.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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