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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,255

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $47,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,782

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $43,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Golf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $82,500 $92,000 $35,070
Base Invoice $76,725 $85,560 $33,667
All-weather floor mats 225 225 235
Cargo net     100
All-weather floor mats 209 209 185
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 225 225 335
Options (change) 209 209 265
Destination 975 975 850
Total Price $83,700 $93,200 $36,255
Total Invoice $77,909 $86,744 $34,782

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,434
Model Year201820182018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Golf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine333hp V6450hp V8220hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20225/40-18
Total Price$83,700$93,200$36,255
Adjustments for Features-7,190-10,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,510$82,760$36,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,250$0
Total Invoice$77,909$86,744$34,782
Adjustments for Features-6,693-9,7170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,216$77,027$34,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,811$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year201820182018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Golf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear $100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera $150 
Wide-view rear camera $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,005$16,255$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,190$10,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,693-9,7170

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelA8 / S8Golf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase122.9 in103.8 in
Length207.4 in167.6 in
Width76.7 in70.8 in
Height57.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,465 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.253.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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