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Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $40,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,326

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $36,371

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Model Year201820182018201820122012
ModelA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 PerformanceGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $69,700 $81,200 $113,900 $130,700 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $64,822 $75,516 $105,928 $121,552 $23,611 $33,207
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 575    
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 200 235 235
Cargo mat 190 190 190 190    
Autobahn Package         6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package           1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 536    
All-weather floor mats 186 186 186 186 185 185
Cargo mat 178 178 178 178    
Autobahn Package         5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package           1,440
Options (change) 965 965 965 965 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 900 900 900 900 5,945 1,625
Destination 975 975 975 975 770 770
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 1,000 0 0
Total Price $71,640 $83,140 $116,840 $133,640 $31,600 $37,095
Total Invoice $66,697 $77,391 $108,803 $124,427 $30,326 $35,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,001
Model Year201820182018201820122012
ModelA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 PerformanceGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine340hp V6450hp V8560hp V8605hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT8S7S7S7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19265/35-20275/30-21275/30-21225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$71,640$83,140$116,840$133,640$31,600$37,095
Adjustments for Features-8,990-11,465-12,990-16,6900-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,650$71,675$103,850$116,950$31,600$35,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,025$41,200$54,300$0$3,545
Total Invoice$66,697$77,391$108,803$124,427$30,326$35,602
Adjustments for Features-8,370-10,672-12,096-15,5390-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,327$66,719$96,707$108,888$30,326$33,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,392$38,380$50,561$0$3,404

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Features Comparison: Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182018201820122012
ModelA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 PerformanceGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Power door closers  $300$300  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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$200  
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$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  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150  
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Second-row low console $100$100$100  
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$125  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25$25
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0  
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)   $100  
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
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$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$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$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$350  
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Carbon fiber trim  $200$200  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$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$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers, multi-mode   $1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,390$13,865$15,390$19,090$2,400$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,990$11,465$12,990$16,690$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,370-10,672-12,096-15,5390-1,872

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelA7 / S7 / RS7Golf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in101.5 in
Length196.2 in165.4 in
Width75.2 in70.3 in
Height55.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.0 ft346.0 ft3

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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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
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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