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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: $15,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,405

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $13,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Golf / GTI
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $27,785
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $26,673
Sport Package 1,000    
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550  
Navigation Package 2,000 2,000  
Proximity key 550 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Lighting Package     995
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Sport Package 930    
Premium Plus Package 3,628    
Obstacle detection, rear 511 511  
Navigation Package 1,860 1,860  
Proximity key 511 511  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Lighting Package     856
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 8,475 3,575 2,095
Options (change) 7,883 3,325 1,912
Destination 875 875 820
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $46,450 $59,650 $30,700
Total Invoice $43,262 $55,628 $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: $13,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,934
Model Year201220122015
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Golf / GTI
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine211hp I4354hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$46,450$59,650$30,700
Adjustments for Features-2,065-2,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,385$57,335$30,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,950$0
Total Invoice$43,262$55,628$29,405
Adjustments for Features-1,923-2,1590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,339$53,469$29,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,130$0

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

Model Year201220122015
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Golf / GTI
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $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 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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, 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 
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,140$6,390$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$2,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,923-2,1590

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

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,882 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 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.252.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

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 controls100Yes
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
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 system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested740100%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested740100%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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