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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: $31,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $15,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,326

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $13,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $39,618 $50,592 $23,611 $33,207
Convenience Package 900      
S Line Sport Package 1,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
All-weather floor mats 190 190 235 235
Heated front seats 500      
Cargo mat 170 170    
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,500
Convenience Package 838      
S Line Sport Package 1,164      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
All-weather floor mats 177 177 185 185
Heated front seats 466      
Cargo mat 158 158    
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,440
Options (change) 3,585 935 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 3,339 871 5,945 1,625
Destination 975 975 770 770
Total Price $47,160 $56,310 $31,600 $37,095
Total Invoice $43,932 $52,438 $30,326 $35,602

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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: $9,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,761
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine252hp I4354hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionS7T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,160$56,310$31,600$37,095
Adjustments for Features-6,275-9,0500-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,885$47,260$31,600$35,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,375$0$3,545
Total Invoice$43,932$52,438$30,326$35,602
Adjustments for Features-5,845-8,4280-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,087$44,010$30,326$33,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,923$0$3,404

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

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Collision preparation system, rear $100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle exit assist $25  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system  $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge $75  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,075$11,850$2,800$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,275$9,050$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,845-8,4280-1,872

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

Model Year20182012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in101.5 in
Length186.3 in165.4 in
Width72.6 in70.3 in
Height54.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
S Line 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
Body kit (gray/black)0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested270067%
Total Not Requested135033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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