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Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,295 Volkswagen Golf / GTI R | ||
| Difference: $97,380 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,588 Volkswagen Golf / GTI R | ||
| Difference: $89,534 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | A8 | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | A8 L W12 | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $133,500 | $35,655 |
| Base Invoice | $124,157 | $34,229 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,000 | |
| DCC & Navigation Package | 3,720 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,100 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,790 | |
| DCC & Navigation Package | 3,483 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | 1,056 | |
| Options (change) | 3,000 | 4,820 |
| Options (change) | 2,790 | 4,539 |
| Destination | 875 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $138,675 | $41,295 |
| Total Invoice | $129,122 | $39,588 |
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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: $86,200 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,124 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | A8 | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | A8 L W12 | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 500hp W12 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/21 MPG | 23/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/40-20 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $138,675 | $41,295 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,180 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $127,495 | $41,295 |
| Total Invoice | $129,122 | $39,588 |
| Adjustments for Features | -10,410 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $118,712 | $39,588 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | A8 | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | A8 L W12 | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Second-row high console | $250 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $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 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | |
| 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 recliner, second row seats | $150 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $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 | |
| 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 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Active steering | $1000 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $17,705 | $6,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $11,180 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -10,410 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | A8 | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 122.9 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 207.4 in | 167.5 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,773 lb. | 3,340 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.9 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 | 52.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| 6-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| DCC & Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| 235/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic collision intervention | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 3075 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 1375 | 31% |
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