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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $14,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $12,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Golf / GTI
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $25,095
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $24,091
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Navigation Package 2,000 2,000  
Sport Package 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Driver's Edition     4,600
Premium Plus Package 3,628    
Navigation Package 1,860 1,860  
Sport Package 930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Driver's Edition     4,416
Options (change) 7,375 2,475 4,600
Options (change) 6,861 2,303 4,416
Destination 875 875 820
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $45,350 $58,550 $30,515
Total Invoice $42,240 $54,606 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,988
Model Year201220122014
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Golf / GTI
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine211hp I4354hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$45,350$58,550$30,515
Adjustments for Features-3,140-3,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,210$55,160$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,950$0
Total Invoice$42,240$54,606$29,327
Adjustments for Features-2,925-3,1620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,315$51,444$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,129$0

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

Model Year201220122014
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Golf / GTI
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,490$5,740$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,140$3,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,925-3,1620

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

Model Year20122014
ModelA5 / S5Golf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in101.5 in
Length182.1 in165.4 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height54.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.246.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
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 A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%

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