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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,700

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $25,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,405

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $22,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelA5 / S5Golf / GTI
TrimS5GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $50,500 $27,785
Base Invoice $46,966 $26,673
Technology Package 1,700  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Lighting Package   995
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Technology Package 1,580  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,209  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432  
Lighting Package   856
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,475 2,095
Options (change) 3,221 1,912
Destination 775 820
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $56,050 $30,700
Total Invoice $52,262 $29,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,456
Model Year20082015
ModelA5 / S5Golf / GTI
TrimS5GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine354hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$56,050$30,700
Adjustments for Features-2,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,475$30,700
Total Invoice$52,262$29,405
Adjustments for Features-2,4010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,861$29,405

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082015
ModelA5 / S5Golf / GTI
TrimS5GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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, 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 
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,925$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4010

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082015
ModelA5 / S5Golf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in103.8 in
Length182.1 in167.5 in
Width73.0 in70.5 in
Height54.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,891 lb.3,278 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.052.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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