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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: $41,295

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $42,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,588

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $38,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 LA8 L W12R
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $77,900 $120,100 $35,655
Base Invoice $72,448 $111,693 $34,229
Technology Package 3,600    
Refrigerated storage compartment 1,500 1,500  
DCC & Navigation Package     3,720
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Technology Package 3,347    
Refrigerated storage compartment 1,396 1,396  
DCC & Navigation Package     3,483
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 5,100 1,500 4,820
Options (change) 4,743 1,396 4,539
Destination 825 825 820
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $83,825 $124,125 $41,295
Total Invoice $78,016 $115,614 $39,588

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,901
Model Year200920092017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 LA8 L W12R
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine350hp V8450hp W12292hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$83,825$124,125$41,295
Adjustments for Features-2,715-5,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,110$118,310$41,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,200$0
Total Invoice$78,016$115,614$39,588
Adjustments for Features-2,527-5,4160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,489$110,198$39,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,709$0

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

Model Year200920092017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 LA8 L W12R
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control $150 
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$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 $200
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Rear side airbags$300$300 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
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
iPod integration$100$100 
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,340$14,440$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,715$5,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,527-5,4160

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

Model Year20092017
ModelA8 / S8Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.0 in103.8 in
Length204.4 in167.5 in
Width74.6 in70.8 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,697 lb.3,340 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.652.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested267560%
Total Not Requested177540%

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