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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: $37,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $12,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122021
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Golf / GTI
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2GTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $36,945
Sport Package 1,000    
Prestige Package 9,200 6,300  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Sport Package 930    
Prestige Package 8,556 5,860  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Options (change) 12,775 8,875 0
Options (change) 11,883 8,257 0
Destination 875 875 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $50,750 $64,950 $37,940

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,277
Model Year201220122021
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Golf / GTI
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2GTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine211hp I4354hp V8228hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$50,750$64,950$37,940
Adjustments for Features0-250-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,750$64,700$37,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,950$0

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

Model Year201220122021
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Golf / GTI
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2GTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$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
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 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
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
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,240$5,490$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-10

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

Model Year20122021
ModelA5 / S5Golf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in103.8 in
Length182.1 in167.6 in
Width73.0 in70.8 in
Height54.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.2,874 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.253.7 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 controls100No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested275065%
Total Not Requested146535%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested157565%
Total Not Requested86535%

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