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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: $30,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $15,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,512

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $13,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182014
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Golf / GTI
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $25,095
Base Invoice $39,618 $50,592 $24,091
S Line Sport Package 1,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 190 190 235
Heated front seats 500    
Cargo mat 170 170  
Driver's Edition     4,600
S Line Sport Package 1,164    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
All-weather floor mats 177 177 185
Heated front seats 466    
Cargo mat 158 158  
Driver's Edition     4,416
Options (change) 2,685 935 4,835
Options (change) 2,501 871 4,601
Destination 975 975 820
Total Price $46,260 $56,310 $30,750
Total Invoice $43,094 $52,438 $29,512

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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: $9,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,226
Model Year201820182014
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Golf / GTI
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine252hp I4354hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionS7T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,260$56,310$30,750
Adjustments for Features-5,750-9,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,510$46,985$30,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,475$0
Total Invoice$43,094$52,438$29,512
Adjustments for Features-5,356-8,6840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,738$43,754$29,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,016$0

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

Model Year201820182014
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Golf / GTI
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $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
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot$25$25 
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge $75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $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$8,625$12,200$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,750$9,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,356-8,6840

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

Model Year20182014
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

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)0No
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%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested230075%
Total Not Requested75025%

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