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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: $41,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $21,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelA5 / S5Golf / GTI
TrimS5 3.0TR
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,100 $39,785
Prestige Package 6,250  
7-speed automated manual 1,000 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Prestige Package 5,813  
7-speed automated manual 930 1,056
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930  
Options (change) 8,825 1,100
Options (change) 8,209 1,056
Destination 925 850
Total Price $62,850 $41,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,660
Model Year20162018
ModelA5 / S5Golf / GTI
TrimS5 3.0TR
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine333hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$62,850$41,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,850$40,675

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

Model Year20162018
ModelA5 / S5Golf / GTI
TrimS5 3.0TR
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power-venting glass roof panel$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,915$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-48

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

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,925 lb.3,373 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 S5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested145065%
Total Not Requested76535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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