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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $16,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $14,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,850 $50,900 $68,900 $23,995 $33,990
Base Invoice $35,201 $47,338 $64,078 $23,035 $32,631
Navigation Package 3,050 3,050      
Premium Plus Package 3,550        
Sport Package 750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475    
Proximity key 550 550      
Autobahn Package       6,000  
Navigation Package 2,837 2,837      
Premium Plus Package 3,301        
Sport Package 697        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 443    
Proximity key 511 511      
Autobahn Package       5,760  
Options (change) 8,375 4,075 475 6,000 0
Options (change) 7,789 3,791 443 5,760 0
Destination 895 895 895 770 770
Total Price $47,120 $55,870 $70,270 $30,765 $34,760
Total Invoice $43,885 $52,024 $65,416 $29,565 $33,401

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,464
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,120$55,870$70,270$30,765$34,760
Adjustments for Features-4,140-4,115-6,4000-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,980$51,755$63,870$30,765$34,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,775$20,890$0$3,295
Total Invoice$43,885$52,024$65,416$29,565$33,401
Adjustments for Features-3,856-3,832-5,9580-673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,029$48,192$59,458$29,565$32,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,163$19,429$0$3,163

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5GTIR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300$300  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler  $400  
Sunroof   $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 $25$25
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50  $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation system$600$600 $600 
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100$100
Carbon fiber trim  $200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,140$7,115$9,400$3,000$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,140$4,115$6,400$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,856-3,832-5,9580-673

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Golf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr 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 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67546%
Total Not Requested79054%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67546%
Total Not Requested79054%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested280066%
Total Not Requested145034%

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