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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $21,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,326

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $18,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720122012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSIGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,600 $58,600 $67,600 $70,900 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $44,268 $54,498 $62,868 $65,938 $23,611 $33,207
Navigation Plus Package 2,600          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 575    
All-weather floor mats 195 195 195 195 235 235
Cargo mat 185 185 185 185    
Proximity key 500          
Wood trim     0      
Autobahn Package         6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package           1,500
Navigation Plus Package 2,418          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 536    
All-weather floor mats 181 181 181 181 185 185
Cargo mat 172 172 172 172    
Proximity key 466          
Wood trim     0      
Autobahn Package         5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package           1,440
Options (change) 4,055 955 955 955 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 3,773 889 889 889 5,945 1,625
Destination 950 950 950 950 770 770
Total Price $52,605 $60,505 $69,505 $72,805 $31,600 $37,095
Total Invoice $48,991 $56,337 $64,707 $67,777 $30,326 $35,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,260
Model Year201720172017201720122012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSIGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine252hp I4333hp V6340hp V6450hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionS7T8T8S7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10630, 14630, 14630, 14300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18255/35-20255/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$52,605$60,505$69,505$72,805$31,600$37,095
Adjustments for Features-4,730-7,505-10,230-9,8800-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,875$53,000$59,275$62,925$31,600$35,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,125$11,400$15,050$0$3,545
Total Invoice$48,991$56,337$64,707$67,777$30,326$35,602
Adjustments for Features-4,405-6,988-9,524-9,1980-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,586$49,349$55,183$58,579$30,326$33,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,763$10,597$13,993$0$3,404

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720172017201720122012
ModelA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSIGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300   
6-speed manual    $150$150
FWD$0   $0 
AWD $1700$1700$1700 $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100   
Power trunk closer  $350   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225   
Sunshades, second row  $125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Body kit     $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350   
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250  
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,180$9,955$12,680$12,330$2,450$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,730$7,505$10,230$9,880$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,405-6,988-9,524-9,1980-1,872

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172012
ModelA6 / S6Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.6 in101.5 in
Length194.2 in165.4 in
Width73.8 in70.3 in
Height57.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.146.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 2.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
USB port-75No
Handwriting recognition200No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested71554%

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 system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested330081%
Total Not Requested75019%

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 system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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