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

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Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $41,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,369

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $37,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelA8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 LR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $78,400 $35,650
Base Invoice $72,912 $34,225
Technology Package 3,600  
Driver Assistance Package   1,295
DCC & Navigation Package   2,245
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Technology Package 3,347  
Driver Assistance Package   1,114
DCC & Navigation Package   2,154
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,600 4,640
Options (change) 3,347 4,324
Destination 825 820
Total Price $82,825 $41,110
Total Invoice $77,084 $39,369

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,025
Model Year20102016
ModelA8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 LR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine350hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$82,825$41,110
Adjustments for Features-2,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,935$41,110
Total Invoice$77,084$39,369
Adjustments for Features-2,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,394$39,369

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102016
ModelA8Golf / GTI
TrimA8 LR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rear side airbags$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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,765$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6900

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102016
ModelA8Golf / 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 Weight4,399 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 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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested117560%
Total Not Requested77540%

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