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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $47,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $42,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 LA8 L W12GTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $74,690 $120,100 $25,095
Base Invoice $69,461 $111,693 $24,091
Satellite radio 550    
Refrigerated storage compartment 1,500 1,500  
Driver's Edition     4,600
Satellite radio 490    
Refrigerated storage compartment 1,396 1,396  
Driver's Edition     4,416
Options (change) 2,050 1,500 4,600
Options (change) 1,886 1,396 4,416
Destination 775 775 820
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $77,515 $124,075 $30,515
Total Invoice $72,122 $115,564 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,291
Model Year200820082014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 LA8 L W12GTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine350hp V8450hp W12200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$77,515$124,075$30,515
Adjustments for Features-8,065-13,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,450$110,485$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,035$0
Total Invoice$72,122$115,564$29,327
Adjustments for Features-7,504-12,6580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,618$102,906$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,288$0

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

Model Year200820082014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 LA8 L W12GTI
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 
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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera $200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
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 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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, driver seat$100$100 
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, driver seat$100$100 
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, driver 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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,490$16,015$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,065$13,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,504-12,6580

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

Model Year20082014
ModelA8 / S8Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.0 in101.5 in
Length204.4 in165.4 in
Width74.6 in70.3 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.646.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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