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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: $26,915

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $43,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,871

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $39,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Golf / GTI
TrimRS 5GTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $68,900 $24,995
Base Invoice $64,078 $23,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 475 1,100
Options (change) 443 1,056
Destination 895 820
Total Price $70,270 $26,915
Total Invoice $65,416 $25,871

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,447
Model Year20132017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Golf / GTI
TrimRS 5GTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine450hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$70,270$26,915
Adjustments for Features-7,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,645$26,915
Total Invoice$65,416$25,871
Adjustments for Features-7,0980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,318$25,871

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

Model Year20132017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Golf / GTI
TrimRS 5GTI S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
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 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,675$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0980

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

Model Year20132017
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Golf / 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 Weight4,009 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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