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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: $32,435

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $45,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,922

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $41,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Golf / GTI
TrimRS 5GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $70,900 $28,025
Base Invoice $65,938 $26,904
Driver Assist Package 2,750  
Technology Package 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Lighting Package   995
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Driver Assistance Package   1,495
Driver Assist Package 2,557  
Technology Package 2,698  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Lighting Package   856
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Driver Assistance Package   1,286
Options (change) 6,200 3,590
Options (change) 5,766 3,198
Destination 925 820
Total Price $78,025 $32,435
Total Invoice $72,629 $30,922

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,085
Model Year20152016
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Golf / GTI
TrimRS 5GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine450hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$78,025$32,435
Adjustments for Features-4,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,060$32,435
Total Invoice$72,629$30,922
Adjustments for Features-4,6220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,007$30,922

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

Model Year20152016
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Golf / GTI
TrimRS 5GTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$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 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Power-venting glass roof panel$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Door sill trim plates$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 
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 
Active steering$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,815$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6220

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

Model Year20152016
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
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested47534%
Total Not Requested94066%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested185063%
Total Not Requested110037%

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