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

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

Lowest Total Price: $37,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $39,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072021
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 LA8 L W12GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $72,900 $119,350 $36,945
Satellite radio 550    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100  
Refrigerated storage compartment 1,500 1,500  
Satellite radio 490    
Adaptive cruise control 1,869 1,911  
Refrigerated storage compartment 1,335 1,365  
Options (change) 4,150 3,600 0
Options (change) 3,694 3,276 0
Destination 720 720 995
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $77,770 $125,370 $37,940

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,471
Model Year200720072021
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 LA8 L W12GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine350hp V8450hp W12228hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$77,770$125,370$37,940
Adjustments for Features-2,240-7,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,530$118,105$37,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$42,575$0

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

Model Year200720072021
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 LA8 L W12GTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power door closers $300 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Refrigerated storage compartment$250$250 
Second-row high console $250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000 
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225 
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 recliner, second row seats $150 
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 tilt adjuster, second row seats $150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,265$14,290$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$7,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,090-6,6440

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

Model Year20072021
ModelA8 / S8Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.0 in103.8 in
Length204.4 in167.6 in
Width74.6 in70.8 in
Height57.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.6 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.653.7 ft3

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