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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: $38,275

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $9,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172021
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Golf / GTI
TrimA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0TGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,200 $53,100 $36,945
Technology Package 2,900 2,900  
Convenience Package 900    
Sport Package 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Cargo net 155 155 100
All-weather floor mats 180 180 235
Cargo mat 160 160  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000  
Technology Package 2,696 2,696  
Convenience Package 838    
Sport Package 698    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Cargo net 145 145 80
All-weather floor mats 168 168 185
Cargo mat 149 149  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Options (change) 5,620 4,970 335
Options (change) 5,230 4,624 265
Destination 950 950 995
Total Price $47,770 $59,020 $38,275

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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: $9,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,241
Model Year201720172021
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Golf / GTI
TrimA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0TGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4333hp V6228hp 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)245/40-18245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,770$59,020$38,275
Adjustments for Features0-125-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,770$58,895$38,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,125$0

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

Model Year201720172021
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Golf / GTI
TrimA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0TGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
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
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
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
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
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
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 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Total Value of Features$5,965$6,090$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-5

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

Model Year20172021
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 Sport 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested81537%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested140075%
Total Not Requested46525%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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